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Opus One 1996

Region	U.S.A.
Subregion	U.S.A. > California > Napa Valley
Colour	Red
Type	Still
Grape Variety	Cabernet Sauvignon/Merlot

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	Region	Vintage	Wine	Size	Qty	Units	Price IB GBP	Per	Score
	U.S.A.	1996	Opus One Non OWC, base neck level, slightly stained label	BT	0 \ 1	10	316.67 300.00	bt	96 JS		Opus One	0.75	96.00	96.00	Opus One
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Tasting Notes

Wonderful finesse and complexity. Not the up-front opulent flavor of the '94 or '95, but seemingly deeper, with more finesse to the toasty clove, currant, black cherry and spice. Tannins are fine-grained. Best from 2002 through 2012.

96

James Suckling, Wine Spectator, January 2000

94

Robert Parker, Wine Advocate (125), October 1999

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Company Number: 1393302 | VAT Number: GB 232 0069 12 | EORI Number: GB 232 0069 12000 | AWRS URN: XQAW 000 0010 0634

Opus One 1996

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