Opus One - Red Blend 2017 (750ml) California Santa Barbara Pinot Noir

Opus One - Red Blend 2017 (750ml) California Santa Barbara Pinot NoirWinemaker Notes The essence of time is expressed in Opus One by the character of each vintage. Place, often defined as terroir, represents the geography, the climate and the essential human element which is captured in the wines balance between power and finesse, structure and texture. Blend: 81% Cabernet Sauvignon, 4% Petit Verdot, 7% Cabernet Franc, 6% Merlot, 2% Malbec Critical Acclaim JS98 James Suckling Purity and brilliance on the nose with so

It's probably the richer clay soils on this section of the domaine

and after sorting the grapes are moved into the estate's gravity-feed cellars for crushing

Gentle cap punching and limited pumping over follow

This Syrah based blend unveils aromas of blueberry pie

charming and attractive

Chateau Latour notes the dominance of very ripe fruits and its enormous power

with notes of freshly cut lime

One of the reasons why Oregon Pinot Noir is

yet destined to improve over time

2021 : Jancis Robinson 15

Barrel Sample: 94-97

With around 77% of the 45 barrels neutral