Opus One 1991

The first Opus One made entirely at the winery's own Napa Valley home, the 1991 is a fully resolved, elegant example from a long, cool growing season.

Dark red in colour with an amber rim, the wine shows wild, musky, fully resolved aromas and flavours of plum, currant, spices and leather, plus a suggestion of stewed tomato. On the palate it shows slightly tart acidity and good energy, though only moderate nuance and pliancy remain at this stage of its long life.

• Producer: Opus One Winery
• Country: USA
• Region: Napa Valley
• Appellation: Oakville
• Vintage: 1991
• Grape: Cabernet Sauvignon-dominant Bordeaux-style blend with Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot and Malbec
• Bottle size: 75cl
• Alcohol: 13.5% ABV
• Style: Full-bodied dry red wine, now fully mature
• Serving temperature: 16-18C
• Decanting: Decant gently 30 minutes before serving; check for sediment given its age
• Food pairing: Roast game, mature hard cheeses, slow-cooked beef
• Storage: Store horizontally in a cool, dark place with a stable temperature
• Drinking window: Fully resolved and mature; a wine for drinking now