7/9/2023 0 Comments Opus one overture![]() More than 50 lots are vinified separately then blended and aged for 17 months in French oak, 50 new. First released 1993 and was, until 2014, primarily sold via cellar door. Oenologist: Michael Silacci Color: dark ruby red with purple hues Bouquet: Intense bouquet of blackberries, blackcurrants and a touch of cocoa Taste: Complex, fresh and elegant, with lively acidity and character classic Cabernet Sauvignon (blackberries and blackcurrants) that combiness perfectly with the aromas of black cherries, red and purple currants full-bodied, velvety and supple, with a long finish Culinary combinations: beef – mignon fillet, lamb, seafood with tangerine sauce, pasta (ravioli) with black truffles Serving temperature 17 ° C. Overture comprises roughly 10-15 of the total Opus production. The blackberry and cassis characters of Cabernet Sauvignon melds seamlessly with the black cherry, red current, violet and deep plum. A blend of Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot and Malbec. 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. The classic blackberry and cassis character of Cabernet Sauvignon melds seamlessly with the black cherry, red currant and violet from the Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit. This remarkable terroir expresses itself in the complex aromas, flavors and especially, textures of Overture. Matured in French oak barrels, it is, according to the owners, another expression of the “timeless essence. Overture is a timeless reflection of our Opus One estate vineyards. Most Meritage manufacturers are located in California, and especially in the Napa Valley. Opus One is the domain that has imposed a new category of wines valued at $ 50 and over, and its first label is the best known Meritage wine – red American wines produced in Bordeaux style. Opus One is the first ultra-premium American wine, and Overture, preserving the Bordeaux tradition, is the second label in the field.
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