Opus One 1996
CRITIC REVIEWS
Robert M. Parker, Jr.
This is one of the finest Opus Ones to date, offering a dark ruby/purple color, as well as a striking, intense bouquet of sweet licorice intermixed with blackberries, cassis, plums, and saddle leather. This seamless, full-bodied wine is more velvety-textured, opulent, and succulent than past vintages. The mid-palate is expansive and chewy. The long finish is filled with glycerin, ripe fruit, and sweet tannin. Drink this impressive, user-friendly yet richly concentrated effort over the next 15 years. Tel. (707) 963-1979; Fax (707) 944-9357
Neal Martin
This Opus is well-endowed with a rich, ripe nose of mulberries and blackberries, developing earthy scents with time. The palate is angular with sharp acidity: dense, black smoky fruits with aggressive, sturdy tannins. Bit of a "bodybuilder" wine lacking grace and elegance yet it does have personality, albeit not one I particularly admire. This may close down in the near future so leave it until 2004+. Tasted February 2000.
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