Opus One 1994
Opus One 1994 is a dry, very full-bodied red from Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot (Napa Valley, United States), in the full, structured reds style. Tannins are very firm and acidity fresh; oak influence is noticeable. Those scales describe the wine when young; this is a 32-year-old bottle and its tannin and oak will have softened. Good with steak, lamb, roast chicken, roast pork.
| Wine | Sweet | Body | From | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penfolds Bin 180 2021 Penfolds · South Australia | £586.00 | |||
| Opus One 1985 Opus One · Napa Valley | £580.00 | |||
| Dana Helms Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2012 Dana Estates · Napa Valley | £614.00 | |||
| Dalla Valle Maya 2022 Dalla Valle · Napa Valley | £569.00 |
Opus One 1994 is a Napa Bordeaux blend made by one of the true icons of Californian winemaking. Known as NapaMedoc for the first three vintages and rebranded in 1982 as Opus One, this iconic Californian winery was founded as a joint venture between Baron Philippe de Rothschild of Château Mouton Rothschild and Robert Mondavi. The objective was to recreate a First Growth level, Bordeaux style wine in the Napa Valley and by every measure, they succeeded. Historically the Grand Vin has been a blend of around 95% Cabernet Sauvignon and 5% Merlot aged for 18 months in 100% new French oak before being laid down for a further 18 months to mature in bottle. "What a pleasure it is to taste and drink the 1994 Opus One. Far better than a bottle I had last year, this bottle is absolutely terrific. Voluptuous, sexy and layered to the core, the 1994 races across the palate with superb depth and pure class." Vinous 2014