
The 2013 Opus One is an absolute stunning release, and is certainly one of most impressive young wines I have ever tasted from this estate. This shows a darker, more forward profile from this warm vintage, and is clearly one to contemplate, as there are so many complexities and working parts to this compelling wine. This instantly impresses as it opens to intense aromatics of crème de cassis, black cherry, blackberry compote and black plum woven together with mocha, sandalwood. The mouthfeel is voluptuous and beautifully concenrated with deep and penetrating flavors of black cherry, créme de cassis, blackberry cobbler, anise, sage and anise, which all resonate beautifully across the palate. This is already extreamly appealing, but try to resist this hedonistic wine for at least another few years, as there is undoubtedly a long future ahead. Drink 2019-2035-99 — 7 years ago

Tabak, vers gemalen koffie. Rood puntpaprikaatje. Stijlvol, complex en vooral niet te moeilijk. A point. Mineraal, pepertje, erg goed gemaakt in een 'kleiner' jaar. Nog wat lactisch en romig. Waaiert fraai uit in het glas. Dit is nou echt een vrouwelijke Pauillac; sierlijk, fraaie rondingen, geen scherpe kantjes. Genieten. — 11 years ago
Nice wine, but probably slightly over the hill. Tannins still there but the balance is a bit faded at this point. Still a nice wine with good acid. — 6 years ago
Great balance and when fresh bursting with "west coast" hop flavor. — 11 years ago
One of my faves. I ordered two half bottles - imagine my delight when I received two full bottles at the half bottle price. — 12 years ago
Andrew McIntyre
Silky silky smooth...so well made. Still young but very enjoyable. Has a long future ahead — 9 months ago