96 points International Wine Report: "The 2001 Opus One brings tons of black currant and cassis along with tobacco, vanilla, earth and leather. Very complex and well structured showing unreal depth on the finish. This has the stuffing for the long haul as well. Cabernet Sauvignon 87%, Merlot 6%,?Malbec 3%, Cabernet Franc 2% and Petit Verdot 2% Best from 2008-2026."
95 points Wine Enthusiast: "[$160 list] Starts with tons of rich new oak in the aroma, showing the most inviting notes of cedar, cigar box and pencil lead that segue to the remarkable fruit. The attack is powerful, with a punch of cassis spreading broadly and deeply across the palate. With its sturdy, clean tannins, this beautiful wine displays classic power, elegance and balance. (Nov 2005)"
Stephen Brook (The Finest Wines of California): "Nose still marked by new oak, but has finesse and purity, with blackberry and black-currant fruit. Certainly ripe, but medium-bodied, with fine-grained tannins. Perhaps a touch jammy, but there is a firm tannic backbone to balance it. Long. (2011)"
Product SKU | 312318 |
Producer | Opus One |
Country | United States |
Region | California |
Varietal | Cabernet Sauvignon |
Vintage | 2001 |
Size | 750ml |
Color | Red |
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