Opus One Bordeaux Blend, Oakville Napa Valley 2021 Pinot Noir Palate: Straightforward on the palate

Palate: Straightforward on the palate with nice texture and finesse

highlighting its rich aroma

it’s balanced with fresh acidity and has a refined mouthfeel

The finish is long and lingering

a hint of chocolate truffle and forest floor

Opus One Bordeaux Blend, Oakville Napa Valley 2021 Pinot Noir Palate: Straightforward on the palateThe 2021 Opus One is composed of 93% Cabernet Sauvignon, 4% Cabernet Franc, 2% Petit Verdot, and 0. 5% each of Merlot and Malbec. It was bottled in July 2023. Deep garnet purple in color, it comes barreling out of the glass with gregarious notions of creme de cassis, wild blueberries, and redcurrant jelly followed by hints of cedar chest, sassafras, vanilla pod, and dark chocolate plus a waft of lilacs. The medium to full bodied palate delivers