Opus One 2016 750ML non-sitewide 6 x Pizzolato

6 x Pizzolato

finely grained tannins and laced with compelling earthy accents

It is a Bodaimoto style sake—an ancient brewing method from the 14th century—reimagined with a low-alcohol profile and light effervescence

and focused

but that blows away with modest swirling to reveal blackberries

Opus One 2016 750ML non-sitewide 6 x PizzolatoDeep garnet purple colored, the 2016 Opus One bursts from the glass with ripe blueberries, black cherry jam and crme de cassis with hints of violets, dark chocolate, cedar chest and cardamom, plus a touch of charcoal. Full bodied, rich and concentrated, the palate delivers layer upon layer of opulent stewed black fruit with amazing tension and firm, ripe, fine grained tannins, finishing long with a whole array of exotic spices coming through.