2010 Opus One, Napa Valley, California, USA rhone with racy acids and a

with racy acids and a searingly chalky finish

citrus and oxidized red apples that are starting to dry out

this has been aged in 100% Burgundy barrels and demi-muids

with incense and liquorice

Head Distiller Bruce Joseph and Brewmaster Mark Carpenter

2010 Opus One, Napa Valley, California, USA rhone with racy acids and aVery much a young wine in its primary stage, this is silky and powerful and tasted excellent during this vertical, despite 2010 being an extremely difficult vintage for winemaker Michael Silacci. The year got off to a cool start, followed by a heatwave the grapes at Opus escaped the shrivelling that much of Napa saw because of leaf cover. There are still plenty of signposts towards a hot summer olive paste, rosemary, garrigue and liquorice notes,