2013 Opus One, Napa Valley, California, USA

79% Cabernet Sauvignon, 7% Cabernet Franc, 6% Merlot, 6% Petit Verdot, and 2% Malbec. Component lots received an average of 18 days of skin contact during fermentation and maceration before ageing in 100% new French oak barrels for 17½ months. 

The 2013 Opus One offers splendid aromas of blueberry, cassis, and blackberries with highlights of rose, anise, and baking spices. A creamy entry gives way to layers of complexity, which unfold in the mid-palate, with velvety tannins enrobing a centre of concentrated black fruit with juicy freshness. Elegantly balanced, the acidity and core structure deliver a persistent finish with hints of dark chocolate. The 2013 Opus One promises enjoyment for decades to come.

Berry Bros. & Rudd