1999 Opus One Napa Valley Red Italian The palate is expansive and

The palate is expansive and savoury

It offers an incredibly classic

purity of flavor and finesse

crème de cassis and dark spices are some of the many signatures that take shape in the glass

sweet and expressive - especially for the year - the 2013 exudes richness and intensity

1999 Opus One Napa Valley Red Italian The palate is expansive and"The richness of the texture takes a step up with this vintage, and the wines are at this point starting to display consistency and clarity of purpose. Black cherry meets the brambled hedgerow fruits, and a damson puree fills the mid palate, this is deeply spiced with cloves and anise. The tannins are clear and present but silky. 3% Malbec and 1% Petit Verdot completes the blend. 40 days skin contact, moderate summer temperatrues and unhurried