Opus One Overture 2021 Napa Valley Red Blend

Product Description

• First created in 1993, Overture by Opus One is a traditional “second wine” meticulously crafted with organically grown fruit from the estate vineyards. The fruit is harvested and vinified with the same care, precision, and attention to detail as Opus One. During and after harvest, the winemaking team rigorously evaluates the wines from each vineyard block and blends only those with the unique aromatics, flavors, and textures recognized as ideal for Overture—a cellar-worthy wine with remarkable freshness, approachability, and suppleness.
  
  Vintage 2021
  In 2021, the vineyards experienced unseasonably dry conditions, resulting in the second-lowest rainfall in Opus One’s history. The vineyard team took advantage of the dryness to cultivate early, avoiding unnecessary competition for the limited water available. Cooler temperatures prevailed, and rains in late March arrived just in time for the slightly delayed bud break on April 7th. Warmer weather in April and May allowed for ideal shoot growth, with flowering beginning on May 17th. Reduced water led to lower-than-average yields, which gave the fruit exceptional concentration and flavor at harvest. The summer months were very warm; however, there were no prolonged periods over 100 degrees. Harvest began on August 31st and was steady and brief, with completion occurring on September 24th.
  
  Overture 2021, the first vintage-dated bottling of the second wine of Opus One, offers fresh aromas of plum, blackberry, and cherry, enhanced by alluring notes of dried rose petal, forest floor, and earthy minerality. Juicy and bright on the palate, it features distinctive flavors of black currant, blueberry, and fraises du bois. The wine delivers a velvety texture with powdery tannins, while subtle coffee and dark chocolate round out the long finish, coupled with well-integrated acidity.
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• Technical Details
• • Winery: Opus One
• • Varietals: 89% Cabernet Sauvignon, 4% Cabernet Franc, 4% Petit Verdot, 3% Merlot
• • Skin Contact: 19 days
• • Barrel Aging: 19.5 months in new French oak
• Region: United States / California / North Coast / Napa County / Napa Valley
• • Wine style: Napa Valley Bordeaux Blend
• • Allergens: Contains sulfites
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• Wine description
• Overture blends five traditional Bordeaux grape varieties and captures the terroir characteristics of each variety grown in different soils. Overture’s third blending aspect – that of marrying multiple vintages – yields a softer, rounder expression than Opus One estate that can be enjoyed upon release.
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• About Opus One:
• Opus One was founded by Baron Philippe de Rothschild, legendary proprietor of Château Mouton Rothschild, and renowned Napa Valley vintner Robert Mondavi. By combining the great winemaking traditions and innovations of both families, the founders’ singular goal was to create an exceptional wine in the heart of Napa Valley. Opus One, like any great work, arose out of passion. Dedicated to uncompromised quality, Opus One’s sole purpose is to express this vision and passionate spirit for generations to come.
  © Opus One 2021. Opus One, Opus, and Silhouette Design are registered trademarks of Opus One.

Red Wine | 14% ABV | 750mL | USA

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