One produces a fine second wine called Overture. From the winery: Overture reflects the winemaker’s artistry by showcasing the talent of blending five traditional Bordeaux grape varieties and capturing terroir characteristics of the same variety grown in different soils. The estate vineyards of Opus One, comprised of four parcels, sit in the western portion of the famed Oakville AVA in Napa Valley. In keeping with the tradition of many great Bordeaux estates, Opus. Please proceed to checkout to reveal our lowest price.
It remains an ongoing testament to the founders’ vision of a singular wine that transcends generations. Rising gracefully from the vineyards, Opus One winery stands in subtle celebration of the land and the open space that surrounds the estate. Guided by the vision of our founders, winemaker Michael Silacci combines intuition and technical acumen with the dual perspective of viticulturist and winemaker. From tasting berries to careful sorting and extended aging in new French oak barrels, each stage of the winemaking process is afforded the same meticulous consideration and attention. After 18 months, the Opus One wine is bottled and held an additional 15 months until release on October 1st each year. Place, often defined as terroir, represents the geography, the climate and the essential human element which is captured in the wine’s balance between power and finesse, structure and texture. The essence of time is expressed in Opus One wine by the character of each vintage. Before knowing the prices on their 2013 I would have paid 60-70 for their Overture and 120 for their Opus One, but that was me on a sailor’s paycheck (btw I make less now then when I was in the Navy). Appellation: Oakville Country: United States Producer: Opus One Winery Product: Wine Domestic Region: Napa Valley Size: 750 mL US States: California. The facial profile of the two founders is visible on their iconic label. Opus One 2015 will set you back around 350 and their current Overture is about 130. Producing luxury wines from its Napa Valley vineyards, the partnership made its first vintage in 1979 and has made wine at Opus One since 1991. Opus One is a partnership founded by Baron Philippe de Rothschild of Chateau Mouton Rothschild in Pauillac, France, and renowned Napa Valley vintner, Robert Mondavi. The Overture is a NON-vintage wine and is made from different vintages.Learn about Opus One, it’s history, the winery and the wine. In the mouth, the wine is extremely elegant with a sensual mouthfeel. The blackberry and cassis characters of Cabernet Sauvignon melds seamlessly with the black cherry, red current, violet and deep plum. This remarkable terroir expresses itself in the complex aromas, flavors and especially, textures of Overture. The wood aging integrates the flavors and scents and adds beautiful nuances of vanilla and toasted oak. Overture is a timeless reflection of Opus One. /rebates/2fproduct2fopus-one-overture-red-blend-20142f409550&.
In the nose, the Overture has beautiful notes of black fruit such as blackberry and cherry, plum, leather and tobacco. The classic blackberry and cassis character of Cabernet Sauvignon melds seamlessly with the black cherry, red currant and violet from the Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit. The Overture is a typical Bordeaux wine with Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot and Malbec. Overture is a timeless reflection of our Opus One estate vineyards.
The Overture has a remarkable elegance, complexity and accessibility and has a similar blend of grapes to the Opus One. Opus One has been making this Overture since 1993, using exactly the same selection methods. Like the introduction of a great musical piece, the Overture contains the elements of the exceptional work itself (read the Opus One) but not in its entirety. The classic blackberry and cassis character of Cabernet Sauvignon melds seamlessly with the black cherry, red currant and violet from the Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot and Malbec. In the tradition of many large Bordeaux estates, Opus One makes a fine second wine called Overture. Overture is a timeless reflection of the Opus One estate vineyards.
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