Finish is a little short, but it is pleasant.
#2002 opus one tasting notes full#
They coat your mouth but are very gentle. 508 / 750ml White - Dry and Nutty 4 from 8 User Ratings 91 / 100 from 7 Critic Reviews Critic tasting note: 'Ripe, juicy, long, full bodied, and fruity, with depth, concentration and real, fruit and licorice in the finish.
Tannins spread out in the finish, and they are slightly dusty but well incorporated into the wine. Very well integrated even at this early stage. Powdered cocoa, and vanilla from the oak round out the flavors. Beautiful blackberry, intense black current, some plum. 91p by Christer Byklum 89p by Pekka Nuikki / Editor of the. The 2002 Opus One shows really dark with ruby edges. Available by the bottle or case, your wine gift will be individually tailored with a personal message, tasting notes and vintage description. Wine page of: Opus One 2002 Opus One Napa Valley United States. And, at a cost of more than $29 million, the Opus One Winery ranks as one of the world's most expensive single-product facilities. The wine is moved only by the gentle force of gravity mechanical pumps are banned. Opus One is meticulously "hand massaged," with frequent topping of barrels and six rackings during its 18 months in barrel, making it extremely labor intensive. "The standard is not to be excellent here, it is to be perfect," co-Winemaker Tim Mondavi declares matter-of-factly. There is a reason for the high price: Opus One is a very expensive wine to produce, and has been since day one. Notes of bright cherry and red currant are underpinned by more earthy tones.
The price range for an Opus One ranges from the low $100's up to thousands of dollars. Overture displays a vibrant garnet color with expressive aromas of fresh red fruit. Ever since, I've been hooked on this wine, but considering its high price, it is definitely a wine for very special occasions. I had only savored this wine once before: It was a 2000 Opus One that my good buddy, Bill, shared with the cooking club. I don't consider myself a wine snob nor am I an expert in wines, but I am very picky about the wines I drink and when I found out that my husband bought a 2002 Opus One, I was beyond ecstatic.
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