Opus One, Overture
    Opus One

    Opus One, Overture,

    Destination

    Opus One, Opus One, Overture, 2021

    Justerini & Brooks Tasting note
    Opus One, Opus One, Overture, 2021

    Salty, lithe and full of ripe, graphite driven red fruit, with creamy, compelling and inviting tannins that wash gently over the palate. Very often hailing from eastern blocks, on slightly deeper soils, that give an approachability to the wines.

    Maturity:
    Keep
    ABV:
    14.5%
    93/100
    Jane Anson, Inside Bordeaux
    Vivid cherry red, medium intensity, pared back and moreish. Enticing charred plum and spiced black cherry, restrained and savoury, chalky tannins, good lift through the palate without losing the creaminess of the fruit, a dusting of cocoa powder adds a gourmet twist. 100% new oak for ageing. 2021 was a very dry vintage (2nd driest in history of Opus) but there were few extremes of temperature, and this is a delicious Overture. First one with a vintage on the label, after a few years of slowly moving that way. Impressive, easy to recommend.
    Date Reviewed:
    08/2024
    Drinking Window:
    2024 - 2036

    specifications

    country:
    USA
    region:
    California
    Appellation:
    Napa Valley
    Producer:
    Opus One
    style:
    Red Wine
    Grape Variety:
    Cabernet
    Allergen Information:
    This product may contain sulphites. Full allergen information is available upon request, please call our Customer Relations Team on +44 (0)20 7484 6430.