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2008 Opus One, Napa Valley, California, USA

  • Red
  • Dry
  • Full Bodied
  • Cabernet Sauvignon (86%),Petit Verdot (8%),Merlot (4%),Cabernet Franc (1%),Malbec (1%)
Ready, but will keep
Product: 20088015994
2008 Opus One, Napa Valley, California, USA

Description

Opus One was founded as a joint venture between Robert Mondavi and the late Baron Philippe de Rothschild of Mouton-Rothschild. The first vintage was 1979, and along with Dominus this is considered as a Napa Valley "first growth". The fruit comes from the tightlyplanted vineyards that surround the winery, and is a blend of 95% Cabernet Sauvignon and 5% Merlot. The wine has a very Bordelais "elevage" with 18 months in new French oak.
Colour Red
Sweetness Dry
Vintage 2008
Alcohol % 14.5
Maturity Ready, but will keep
Grape List Cabernet Sauvignon (86%),Petit Verdot (8%),Merlot (4%),Cabernet Franc (1%),Malbec (1%)
Body Full Bodied
Producer Opus One

About this wine

Cabernet Sauvignon

The most famous red wine grape in the world and one of the most widely planted.
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Opus One

Opus One is among California’s leading wine estates. It was founded as a joint venture between two leading wine producers: Baron Philippe de Rothschild, the owner of Château Mouton Rothschild in Pauillac, Bordeaux; and Robert Mondavi, one of the most influential figures in Californian wine history. The ambitious pair created Opus One in 1978, the first vintage following in 1979. It is located in the Oakville sub-region of California’s Napa Valley. There are four estate-owned vineyards, including considerable holdings in the prestigious To Kalon vineyard.
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