Opus One 2001

Opus One 2001 is a classic, French-influenced Napa Valley Bordeaux blend that has now reached full maturity.

Aromas of black currant, black cherry liqueur, plum and fresh vanilla mingle with hints of graham cracker and black peppercorn. A supple, creamy entry gives way to intense flavours of ripe black cherry, cassis and dark chocolate, finishing with lingering black fruit and savoury spice, alongside cedar wood, melted liquorice, black currants, roasted herbs and tobacco leaf.

• Producer: Opus One Winery
• Country: USA
• Region: Napa Valley
• Appellation: Oakville
• Vintage: 2001
• Grape: Cabernet Sauvignon-dominant Bordeaux-style blend with Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot and Malbec
• Bottle size: 75cl
• Alcohol: 14.2% ABV
• Style: Full-bodied dry red wine, now fully mature
• Critic score: 92 points, James Suckling
• Serving temperature: 16-18C
• Decanting: Decant 30-45 minutes before serving
• Food pairing: Roast lamb rack, mushroom dishes, mature hard cheeses
• Storage: Store horizontally in a cool, dark place with a stable temperature
• Drinking window: Fully mature, drinking well now and for another decade or more