12/7/2023 0 Comments 2003 opus one![]() ![]() Full bodied and silky, with lots of fresh fruit. ![]() JS: A wonderful nose of currants, cranberries, blackberries, and light earth notes. Although accessible now, the 2003 will benefit from another 4-5 years of cellaring and should keep for two decades. Assuming full responsibility for all aspects of vineyard management and winemaking, Michael was named Winemaker at Opus One in May 2003. The significant tannin in the wine provides a slight austerity, but this is a full-bodied, rich effort that marks the beginning of a period when Opus One finally began to live up to the enormous potential first announced in the late 1970s by the late Baron Philippe de Rothschild and the late Robert Mondavi. It possesses a Bordeaux-like personality, as one might expect since Opus One is owned by Baroness Philippe de Rothschild and the winemaking team comes primarily from Pauillac. 2003 Opus One Napa Valley - A blend of cabernet sauvignon, merlot, petit verdot. DESCRIPTION The harvest of 2003 began on September 17th and concluded on November 2nd, the day before the start of heavy autumn rains. This blend of 91% Cabernet Sauvignon and the rest Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot, Merlot and Malbec aged 17 months in French oak is a strong effort offering creme de cassis, cedarwood, white chocolate and spice box. Our guide to the best Opus One vintages will help you narrow down your choices and build a rewarding collection of these iconic wines. ![]()
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