Once quite rich, the 2012 is developing into a wine of finesse and open-knit sensuality. Racy and forward, yet classically mid-weight in structure, the 2012 is likely to drink well pretty much upon release.
Sweet red cherry, hard candy, raspberry wild flowers and cinnamon are some of the notes that grace the palate. The wines round mouthfeel and satiny tannins wrap around classic. The 2012 Cabernet Sauvignon is supple and radiant throughout, with gorgeous suppleness and purity to the flavors. The wine effuses dark fruit aromas accentuated by subtler notes of forest-floor and graphite. Sauvignon Blanc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Opus One, Napa Valley Wineries, Wine. Racy and forward, yet classically mid-weight in structure, the 2012 is likely to drink well pretty much upon release. Explore thousands of wines, spirits and beers, and shop online for. The 2012 Cabernet Sauvignon is supple and radiant throughout, with gorgeous suppleness and purity to the flavors. 9.5įollow to learn about our favorite wines & people. Just glides down the middle of the palate with dusty red and black fruit, vanilla pipe tobacco, pencil lead, and dark roasted plum.Ĭan be a tough price to pay based on other wines at similar quality and cheaper prices in Napa Valley, but this really is a gorgeous wine that is still years away from its peak.Ĭan be a tough price to pay based on other wines at similar quality and cheaper prices in Napa Valley, but this really is a gorgeous wine that is still years away from its peak. The palate was big without being overbearing. A persistent battle between fruit and secondary notes. The iconic 2012 Proprietary Red Opus One is a blend of 79 Cabernet Sauvignon, 7 Cabernet Franc, 6 Petit Verdot, 6 Merlot and 2 Malbec aged 18 months in. Superb aromatics of baked blackberries, saddle leather, bay leaf, violets and clay. It needed an hour+ in the decanter to blossom. All that to say, this was a welcomed surprise. We were even a bit underwhelmed when we visited a few years back. At harvest, the fruit exhibited intense flavor, layers of complexity and excellent structure. I know this wine gets a bad rap, and its reputation has been a bit of a roller coaster. Price: 910.00 Sale Price: 795.99 Qty: Add to Cart Opus One Description Mother Nature favored the 2012 vintage with a superb growing season characterized by moderate temperatures and bountiful sunshine.
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