Opus One 2010

A glorious perfume of sweet charcoal, truffle, black currants and spice box soars from the glass of the saturated purple-colored 2010 Opus One. The gorgeous aromatics are followed by a beautifully knit, full-bodied red blend (84% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5.5% Merlot, 5.5% Cabernet Franc, 4% Petit Verdot and 1% Malbec) displaying lots of spicy black currant fruit, medium to full body, velvety tannins, and not a hard edge to be found. The texture, length and richness are all impressive. This estate has been making great Cabernet-based wines for nearly a decade ... and this is another one. Drink it over the next 20+ years. Drink: 2013 - 2033

The 2010 Opus One is very deep garnet in color. The nose is very fruity and youthful, featuring notes of freshly crushed black cherries, black raspberries, and boysenberries, plus wafts of wild sage, dusty soil, and unsmoked cigars. The full-bodied palate is taut and youthful, with muscular black fruits and loads of savory accents, finishing long and mineral-laced.