![]() ![]() If you're a Cab-lover, Stephanie should be next on your wish list. The Stephanie Cabernet has quietly become one of our top-selling Cabernets over the last 3 vintages for good reason: its got all the hallmarks of a "classic" California Cabernet: plenty of rich berry fruit and that dusty tannin not a wimpy Cab and not a giant fruit bomb. Very classic and noble wine, and one to cellar through at least 2027."īrix26 Inside Scoop: "Stephanie Cabernet comes from relative Napa Valley newcomer Hestan Vineyards, who are turning out some great high-end wines. Opus One was founded by renowned Napa Valley vintner Robert Mondavi and Baron Philippe de. Fruity, but not overly so, with the blackberries and black currants generously balanced by herbs, minerals and cedar. Opus One, Overture, Napa Valley, California, USA, 750ml. Feels balanced, harmonious, ageworthy, a wine without seams or faults. This is Overture.ĩ4 Points Brix26 : " Classic and harmonious, a very solid Napa 100% Cabernet that’s dry and firmly tannic in the mouth. When these wine lots are afforded additional time in barrel, in combination with the added flexibility of blending across multiple vintages, the final wine achieves a remarkable elegance and complexity that represents a superb expression of our estate. ![]() Nevertheless, in any given year, not all of the parcels from our estate are selected for the final blend of Opus One. Every acre of our estate vineyard is farmed with the attention to detail and singular focus required to produce Opus One. Since 1993, Overture has been crafted as a part of our relentless pursuit of quality for Opus One. In keeping with the tradition of many great Bordeaux estates, Opus One produces a fine second wine called Overture. As a fine wine, Overture will develop beautifully over time. Full bodied but approachable in its youth, Overture shows generous dark fruit aromas and flavors with a soft, supple mid-palate. As a fine wine, Overture will develop beautifully over time. Aged in French oak, Overture is comprised of the five classic Bordeaux varietals: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Malbec and Petit Verdot. Made exactly like the Opus One and sourced from the same estate vineyards, the Overture too is a classic Bordeaux blend with Cabernet Sauvignon making up around 70%. Varietals are blended across multiple vintages to achieve a final non-vintage wine that is complex and elegant. Overture" is Opus One's homage to the Bordeaux blend. Until now, this wine has been only available at the winery and a few select restaurants! Limited. Manual harvest, fully destemmed, 18 days maceration and fermentation in stainless steel vats.New Opus One Overture now available. Product Details VintageĬabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot Extended barrel ageing gives the wine an elegant texture accentuated by round tannins and a soft mouthfeel. Aged in French oak, Overture is comprised of the five classic Bordeaux varietals: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot. Beginning in 1993 and following in the tradition of great Bordeaux estates, Opus One created a fine second wine called Overture. ![]() Notes of bright cherry and redcurrant are underpinned by more earthy tones of ground cocoa, cedar, and vanilla. Overture displays a vibrant garnet color with expressive aromas of fresh red fruit. Uniquely, Overture captures the essence of our estate across vintages therefore the exact blend and cellar approach will always differ from Opus One. Overture reflects the proportion of Bordeaux-heritage grape varieties planted on our estate: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot, and Malbec. ![]() Yet, when these remaining lots are afforded additional time in French oak barrels, coupled with the added flexibility of blending across multiple vintages, the final wine, Overture, achieves remarkable elegance, complexity and approachability.Īs a natural extension of the creation of Opus One, Overture’s varietal composition evolves based on the lot selections made for each vintage. This diligence carries through the extensive blending process, and not all wine-lots from our estate are chosen for the final Opus One blend. We meticulously cultivate each section of our estate vineyard with the attention to detail and singular focus required to produce Opus One. Since 1993, we have created Overture as a result of our highly selective process for Opus One. Like the introduction of a great musical piece, Overture, the wine, presents elements of the exceptional work itself, although certainly not in its entirety or full complexity. Red Wine: Opus One Overture - NV Overture displays a vibrant garnet color with expressive aromas of fresh red fruit. In the tradition of many great Bordeaux estates, Opus One produces a fine second wine called Overture. ![]()
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