| Winery |
Opus One 2008 |
| Vintage |
2008 |
| Region |
Napa Valley, CA |
| Grape |
Cabernet Sauvignon & Blends |
| Style |
Red Wine |
| Sweetness |
Dry |
| Body |
Medium |
| Tasting note |
Extreme weather conditions in 2008—from an unseasonably cold April to an extended heat spell in September—led to Opus One’s smallest per-acre yield in thirty-two vintages. Aromas of rose petals, cassis and black cherry in the 2008 combine with notes of marzipan and sandalwood. A satin texture enrobes the wine’s smooth, round tannins, its bright acidity supporting a juicy and elegant mouthfeel. This precocious and remarkable wine offers a long finish, with traces of clove and dark chocolate. Varietals: Cabernet Sauvignon 86%, Petit Verdot 8%, Merlot 4%, Cabernet Franc 1%, and Malbec 1% |
| Rating |
WA94 / WS92 |
| ABV |
14.5% |
| Size |
750ml |
