Opus One - Opus One 2018
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Key figures
- Grape variety: Cuvée Red
- Vintage: 2018
- Sweetness: Dry
- Alcohol content: 14.0 % vol.
- Bottle size: 750 ml
- Allergens: Sulfites
- Country of origin: California (USA)
- Region of origin: North Coast, Napa Valley AVA
Description
The Opus One 2018 is one of California's most iconic wines and the result of one of the most significant partnerships in the wine world. Founded by Robert Mondavi and Baron Philippe de Rothschild, Opus One has for decades combined the power and ripeness of Napa Valley with the elegance and precision of great Bordeaux wines. Today, the winery is considered a benchmark for international top wines and stands for uncompromising quality, origin, and longevity.
The 2018 vintage is exceptionally well-balanced and is considered one of Napa Valley's great vintages. The wine combines concentration and depth with remarkable freshness and precision. Instead of pure opulence or impressive power, Opus One focuses on harmony, structure, and timeless elegance. It is precisely this combination of dark fruit, delicate spice, mineral tension, and perfect balance that makes it one of the most impressive wines of its generation.
The aging process is carried out with the utmost care and supports the wine's complexity without obscuring its origin or blend. This results in a wine of exceptional depth and finesse, whose structure and precision are designed for decades of development. The Opus One 2018 impressively embodies the union of two great wine worlds and is one of the great classics of modern viticulture.
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