The 2002 Opus One Napa Valley Proprietary Red 750 ml is from the Napa Valley region of California.
I tend to think that recent vintages of Opus One are even greater than vintages made during this era, but the 2002 is certainly one of the top wines Opus has produced during the early part of this century. It boasts a dense plum/purple hue along with a striking bouquet of graphite, toasty oak, creme de cassis and acacia flowers. Full-bodied, opulent and young, it offers accessibility as well as silky tannins. A thoroughly complete wine that is pure and rich, it tastes like a hypothetical blend of a great Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon married to a Bordeaux Pauillac. Bravo! It will benefit from 2-3 more years of cellaring and should keep for 20-25 thereafter. - WA, RP (6/2012)
Bright ruby-red. Redcurrant, plum, herbs, celery, meat and spicy oak on the nose. Supple on entry, then somewhat green, even vegetal, in the middle, with a minty edge to the red berry flavors. Turns a bit tart and pinched on the finish, with slightly drying tannins. Disappointing.- Stephen Tanzer (1/26)
Producer: Opus One
Vintage: 2002
Varietal: Proprietary Red
Country: USA
Region: CA - North Coast (Napa,Sonoma)
Sub-Region: Napa
Appellation: Napa Valley
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