Opus One
Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Blend
Napa Valley, California, USA
Poured into a decanter to remove sediment prior to service; enjoyed over the course of several hours. The 1986 pours a garnet color with a near opaque core; medium viscosity with moderate staining of the tears. On the nose, the wine is vinous with notes of cassis, dried blackberries, green bell pepper, tobacco, dried purple flowers, earth and fine cool and warm spices. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium (integrated) tannin and medium+ acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is medium. A solid but somewhat demure showing, particularly in the midpalate. Drink now.
Poured into a decanter to remove sediment prior to service; enjoyed over the course of several hours. The 1986 pours a garnet color with a near opaque core; medium viscosity with moderate staining of the tears. On the nose, the wine is vinous with notes of cassis, dried blackberries, green bell pepper, tobacco, dried purple flowers, earth and fine cool and warm spices. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium (integrated) tannin and medium+ acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is medium. A solid but somewhat demure showing, particularly in the midpalate. Drink now.
Jun 6th, 2026
Had these earlier this week to watch our dear friend Carlo’s Somm TV Verticals episode
Had these earlier this week to watch our dear friend Carlo’s Somm TV Verticals episode
Jan 27th, 2020
Expressive Bordeaux like nose. On the palate very resolved tannins complimenting secondary and tertiary flavors. If you have them drink them.
Expressive Bordeaux like nose. On the palate very resolved tannins complimenting secondary and tertiary flavors. If you have them drink them.
Aug 24th, 2018
Not my favorite vintage of opus. Too lean and faded at points. Not much power and texture as I would like at this age
Not my favorite vintage of opus. Too lean and faded at points. Not much power and texture as I would like at this age
Jul 4th, 2017Fully mature Napa beauty with silky tannins and fruit.
Fully mature Napa beauty with silky tannins and fruit.
May 21st, 2017
1986 Opus One. This wine will not dissapoint
1986 Opus One. This wine will not dissapoint
Mar 13th, 2015Christmas brunch with special meaning. My Opus collecting started with this 1986 in late 1980s bought by mistake by my future wife. The marriage is a 10 and the wine today about an 8. Prosecco San Venanzio Fortunato where I visited with my son this summer. An excellent wine. A day of traditions with memorable wines.
Christmas brunch with special meaning. My Opus collecting started with this 1986 in late 1980s bought by mistake by my future wife. The marriage is a 10 and the wine today about an 8. Prosecco San Venanzio Fortunato where I visited with my son this summer. An excellent wine. A day of traditions with memorable wines.
Gaaf om een keer te mogen drinken. En nooit gedacht dat de wijn al 28 jaar oud zou zijn.
Gaaf om een keer te mogen drinken. En nooit gedacht dat de wijn al 28 jaar oud zou zijn.
May 20th, 2014Kept a library of bottles from various special evenings: this is one of them - it was a gift from the winery after a visit there in the early 1990s
Kept a library of bottles from various special evenings: this is one of them - it was a gift from the winery after a visit there in the early 1990s
Jan 2nd, 2013