2011 Opus One, Napa Valley 6x75cl
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CRITIC REVIEWS
Antonio Galloni
The 2011 Opus One is an elegant, lithe wine. Floral and savory aromatics lend freshness to this understated, classy Opus One. Sweet red berry fruit, dried herbs, blood orange and cinnamon lend notable complexity from start to finish. I imagine the 2011 will drink beautifully for another 10-15 years, maybe more. The 2011 has softened quite a bit over the last decade.
JancisRobinson.com
A cool vintage underrated on release. After an already wet winter and spring, unseasonably late rainfall occurred during flowering in June and disrupted fruit set. The variable rain and low temperatures reduced the number and size of berries on each cluster and increased concentration of the fruit. To reduce ground moisture, extra leaves and shoots were left on the vine. Lateral growth was removed to open up the middle canopy and increase air circulation. Given late-season heat spikes that occurred in the 2009 and 2010 vintages, the decision to pick was made during the fresh-fruit stage of ripeness. This allowed 45% of the harvest to be completed before an early October storm pushed harvest back by a week. Ultimately the harvest was completed on 25 October just over a month after it started. 71% Cabernet Sauvignon, 11% Merlot, 9%, Petit Verdot, 8% Cabernet Franc, 1% Malbec. 17-day skin contact. 18 months in new French oak.Fresh and juicy. Nicely evolved and with real freshness. The opposite of 2009! Some slight austerity. (JR)
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