OPUS ONE 2011 SKIN
This polished and age-worthy wine simultaneously offers and satiny finish and a slight grip of tannin at the close.ĭuring fermentation and macerration, component lots received an average of 17 days of skin contact prior to 18 months of barrel aging in new French oak. The wine's round tannins and creamy texture envelop the familiar flavours of fresh cherry, cranberry, and boysenberry with a touch of dark chocolate. The 2011 Opus One expresses fresh aromas of bright red fruit, herbes de provence, bay leaf and cassis which give way to subtler notes of black tea and white pepper. Ultimately the harvest was completed on October 25th, just over a month after it started.
Its full-bodied, with soft, silky tannins and a clean, fresh.
OPUS ONE 2011 PLUS
This allowed 45% of the harvest to be completed before and early October storm pushed harved back by a week. This is very aromatic and pretty with plum, cherry and currant aromas, plus hints of chocolate. Given late-season heat spikes that occurred in the 20 vintages, the decision to pick was made during the fresh fruit stage of ripeness. Lateral growth was removed to open up the middle canopy and increase air circulation. To reduce ground moisture, extra leaves and shoots were left in plae on the vine. The variable rain and low temperatures reduced the number and size of berries on each cluster and increased concentration of the fruit. In the vineyards, hand-harvesting and other traditional approaches are taken wherever they work best.After and already wet winter and spring, unseasonably late rainfall occurred during flowering in June and disrupted fruit set. The wine's round tannins and creamy texture envelop the familiar flavors of fresh cherry, cranberry, and boysenberry with a touch of dark chocolate. These are complemented by the combined 70 acres of the Ballestra and River parcels, which envelop the winery. The Opus One 2011 fresh aromas of bright red fruits, herbes de provence, bay leaf and cassis which give way to subtler notes of black tea and white pepper. Two parcels, totaling 100 acres, are within the renowned To Kalon Vineyard. If youre looking for some of the finest wines online to buy and collect, Cru Wines in London has the best collection of. The estate vineyards of Opus One, comprised of four parcels, sit in the western portion of the famed Oakville AVA in Napa Valley. It remains an ongoing testament to the founders’ vision of a singular wine that transcends generations. Readers will note the lower than normal presence of Cabernet Sauvignon in the 2011, which is typical for a year in which blenders play an important role. Sweet floral and spiced notes lead to expressive dark red berries, mocha, anise and new leather in a brilliant Opus One. Rising gracefully from the vineyards, Opus One winery stands in subtle celebration of the land and the open space that surrounds the estate. A brilliant, precise wine, the 2011 impresses for its energy. Harvest began on September 22nd and ended on October 25th. This variable rain and low temperatures reduced the number and size of berries on each cluster yet increased concentration of the fruit.
On the palette, lots of baking spices, black fruit, dried cranberries. Nose is pronounced, showing a lot of fruit still and some tertiary notes of leather. March 2022 - Opus One Winery Tasting (Opus One Winery): TN: Definitely noticing the age here with more orange hued rim and a garnet core. 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. A brilliant, precise wine, the 2011 impresses for its energy. The 2011 vintage started with unseasonably late rainfall in June which disrupted fruit set. Michael Hung Likes this wine: 96 Points. 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.
These wines have been laid down in our cellar since release. The 2011 vintage started with unseasonably late rainfall in June which disrupted fruit set.
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