Proprietary Red Wine 1997 Opus One

Proprietary Red Wine slightly bin soiled label 1997 <a href='/wine/united-states/napa-valley/opus-one/'>Opus One</a>

ex Vat € 299,00
in Vat € 361,79
Volume 0,75l
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Classification Cru Classe
Type Red
Brand Opus One
Vintage 1997
Country United States
Region Napa Valley
Grape Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Bordeaux Blend,
Volume 0,75
Condition Perfect
Label Perfect
Stock 0
Condition Perfect
Label Perfect

Professional reviews

Robert Parker (88)

Now don't get me wrong, 88 points signifies a very good to excellent wine. But in the context of the vintage, not to mention what this wine should be, this is a disappointment. The 1997 tastes as if it were made from yields that were too high. They may tell you it is elegant and complex, but, truthfully, there is not much depth, and the wine will have a relatively short lifeline of 10-12 years. A dark ruby color is accompanied by a complex nose of plums, black cherries, currants, smoke, and leather. The wine reveals more new oak than normal for Opus, as well as medium body, good depth, dry, hard tannins in the finish, and little weight or length.

Winespectator (94)

A rich, decidedly earthy style of Opus, showing currant, anise, black cherry, mineral, leather and sage flavors that are focused and complex.

BOW (7.50)


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