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Opus One Proprietary Red Napa Valley 2016  - First Bottle

Reviews

99 James Suckling -
Fantastic aromas that are complex and complete with blackcurrants, blueberries and herbs, such as basil and bay leaf. But always subtle. Full-bodied yet linear and very refined with a very persistent finish. It shows drive and brightness. So refined at the end. Needs at least three to five years to come together.
97 Robert Parker's Wine Advocate -
A blend of 77.5% Cabernet Sauvignon, 8% Petit Verdot, 8% Merlot, 5% Cabernet Franc and 1.5% Malbec, the Opus One 2016 Proprietary Red Wine was recently bottled in July and August 2018. Very deep purple-black, the nose reveals profound notions of chocolate-covered cherries, crème de cassis, blueberry compote and licorice with touches of tobacco, cedar chest, Sichuan pepper, eucalyptus and violets. Full-bodied, super concentrated and packed with black and blue fruits, the palate is built like a brick house with firm, ripe, finely grained tannins and oodles of freshness, finishing long and perfumed. This a very decadent expression of Opus One with a provocatively effortless harmoniousness that is truly difficult to resist. 97+ Call it a hat trick: Opus One knocks it out of the park with three excellent, if very different, takes on the the last string of vintages: 2015, 2016 and 2017. 2016 is the vintage winemakers can't remember because it was so uneventful. "We had plenty of rain in the early part of the year," commented Opus One winemaker Michael Silacci, "followed by an early budbreak. We were able to pick fairly regularly with an even flow in the cellar." The more 2016s I taste, the harder it is to fault this decadent, rich, blue and black-fruited vintage.
96+ Vinous -
The 2016 Opus One has turned out beautifully. In this mini-vertical, the 2016 most closely resembles the 2014, although it has more mid-palate sweetness and overall depth, along with a slightly darker profile. I expect the 2016 will enjoy a long drinking window that will start to open relatively soon. Of the last four vintages, the 2016 is certainly the most open-knit in the early going. The blend is 78% Cabernet Sauvignon, 8% Petit Verdot, 8% Merlot, 5% Cabernet Franc and 1% Malbec.

Technical Details

  • BlendProprietary Blend
  • CountryUS
  • RegionCalifornia North Coast
  • AppellationNapa Valley
  • PH14.5

Opus One Proprietary Red Napa Valley 2016

Cabernet Blends  |  US
JS99, WA97, VN96+

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In a world-class Napa vintage like 2016, this is a must for collectors. While it lasts…!

“This a very decadent expression of Opus One with a provocatively effortless harmoniousness that is truly difficult to resist.” - Wine Advocate

It’s true, too. We’ve tasted this several times now over the last year at various trade tastings and such, and it IS a showstopper. Definitely the most gregarious Opus in some years. It’s one of those wines that is somehow tightly wound, yet so fleshy in its youth -- will be a fun wine to drink over the decades as it develops!!

2016 OPUS ONE -- $364.95

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About the Producer

When the founders created Opus One, they dreamed of a great wine that would transcend generations. Nearly four decades later, they continue to refine the complex subtleties of Opus One by honoring traditional methods and the continual pursuit of innovation and improvement. The estate vineyards of Opus One, comprised of four parcels, sit in the western portion of the famed Oakville AVA.