2013 Opus One Napa Valley Bordeaux Blend super-expensive Darnajou barrels

super-expensive Darnajou barrels

blueberries and flowers with hints of sweet tobacco

The 2012 Mad Hatter

exuberant Mediterranean-style red

The 2013 Cabernet Sauvignon Kathryn Hall from their Sacrashe Rutherford Vineyard delivers a relatively profound set of aromatics even for a wine that‰۪s only 11 months of age

2013 Opus One Napa Valley Bordeaux Blend super-expensive Darnajou barrelsThe greatest Opus ever. Terrific aromas of crushed black currants, blueberries and flowers with hints of sweet tobacco. Roses continue to exude opulence and class. Full body, superb balance of ultra fine tannins and vibrant acidity. Complex aftertaste of black fruits and citrus fruit. Extremely persistent. So approachable now and enjoyable. But will be even better in 2019 and beyond. 79% Cabernet Sauvignon, 7% Cabernet Franc, 6% Merlot, 6% Petit