Opus One 2000

Opus One 2000 is a graceful, elegant Napa Valley Bordeaux blend that has matured into a harmonious, well-integrated wine.

Soft and plush in texture, the wine offers aromas of sandalwood, leather, caramel and a hint of aniseed, with flavours of blackberry and herbs, harmonious sweet tannins and a long, intense finish. On retasting, it shows hints of truffle, black pepper and orange peel lingering on an exotic, beguiling finish, described by one critic as graceful, limpid and elegant with hidden depths of authority.

• Producer: Opus One Winery
• Country: USA
• Region: Napa Valley
• Appellation: Oakville
• Vintage: 2000
• 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
• Critic score: 84 points, Robert Parker (Wine Advocate) on release; 91 points, Antonio Galloni (Vinous) on retasting
• Serving temperature: 16-18C
• Decanting: Decant 30-45 minutes before serving
• Food pairing: Roast lamb, mushroom risotto, mature hard cheeses
• Storage: Store horizontally in a cool, dark place with a stable temperature
• Drinking window: Fully mature, drinking well now