2018 Opus One, USA, California, Napa, Oakville, Wine Review
This bottle had been opened at 9:00 am for serving around 7:00 pm. It wasn't enough, so it got decanted around 6:30. Still was quite tight so it was left to sit in the glass for another hour where it eventually opened up. This bottle needs time. A 24 hour decant might not be out of line at this point. This is a blend of 84% Cabernet Sauvignon, 6% Petit Verdot, 5% Merlot, 4% Cabernet Franc, 1% Malbec. Inky purple in color, opaque and bright. The nose has cassis, slight earthiness, graphite, chocolate and slight roasted herbs. Full bodied. Firm tannins. Lovely texture. On the palat