
There is usually far less substance to this wine, and the complete lack of sincerity. Beautifully balanced, the smooth round tannins and fresh acidity combine to create a soft, creamy mouthfeel and extend the flavors into a long persistent finish. Basically, the reputation of Opus One lies solely on the marketing machine. The wine will age effortlessly for decades. The seamlessly layered flavors build to a crescendo of fresh and juicy black-fruit, accented with hints of orange zest, licorice and dark chocolate. Polished, supple and harmoniously precise, the 2007 fuses a seamless mid-palate with soft yet sinewy tannins. Elegant notes of violets, white pepper and rose petals follow and together they deliver a very seductive bouquet. The Opus One 2018 offers profuse aromas of blackberry, cassis and black cherry. So wonderful to taste now, but better after 2026. The quality of tannin is exquisite with wonderful polish and refinement. 3.6 7 Ratings Have you tried this Rate it now Winemaker Notes Aromas of black olive and minerals underlie more traditional notes of dark chocolate, cola and espresso. Fresh herbs, such as bay leaf and lemon grass highlight the dark fruit. 4 from 1 User Rating Vineyard notes: 'Overture is a timeless reflection of our Opus One estate vineyards. Your personal details will not be shared with those companies - we send the emails and you can unsubscribe at any time. It's full-bodied, yet ever so balanced and refined, with super fine tannins that last for minutes. Please keep me up to date with special offers and news just by email from carefully selected companies.


Extremely perfumed and floral with lavender, lilacs and violets to the sweet, ripe berries, such as blackberries and blackcurrants.
