Opus One 2017 750ML SPSpain615MAR It presents a clear

It presents a clear

mint and leather are some of the many notes that build into the potent finish

Concentrated and smooth on the palate

This deserves a higher score than I awarded out of barrel and it continues to improve year by year

mouthfeel and power combined with elegance

Opus One 2017 750ML SPSpain615MAR It presents a clearOpus One had picked 91% of their fruit before the fires started in 2017, and only two lots were eliminated from consideration. The 2017 Opus One, bottled in July 2019, is a blend of 81% Cabernet Sauvignon, 8. 5% Petit Verdot, 5% Cabernet Franc, 4. 5% Merlot and 1% Malbec. Medium to deep garnet purple colored, it slowly grows on the nose, revealing compelling notes of baked black cherries, mulberries, black raspberries, warm cassis and blackberry pie