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Beyond the Rules: Super Tuscan Pioneers among the World's Great Wines

Tue, Mar 24, 2026 10:00AM EDT - Tue, Mar 31, 2026 08:00PM EDT
  2026-03-24 10:00:00 2026-03-31 20:00:00 America/New_York Iron Gate Iron Gate : Beyond the Rules: Super Tuscan Pioneers among the World's Great Wines https://bid.irongateauctions.com/auctions/iron-gate-wine/beyond-the-rules-super-tuscan-pioneers-among-the-worlds-great-wines-21728
Explore a global collection in our March auction, where the world’s most prestigious wine regions provide the backdrop for a premier showcase of Tuscan treasures. While the catalogue journeys through the most celebrated wine estates, the sun-drenched slopes of Italy take center stage with a dedicated focus on the legendary Super Tuscans including a plethora of the greats: Tignanello, Sassicaia, Solaia and Ornellaia to name a few. **Please note: This sale has a Buyer's premium of 19.5%.** Operated under license by Alberta Gaming Liquor and Cannabis and Alberta Auction license #821930.
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  • 2015
  • Red
  • Cabernet Sauvignon
  • Napa Valley
  • North Coast
  • California
  • USA
  • 750ml
Lot 809

2015 Opus One Napa Valley - 2 bottle(s)-750ml

Estimate: CAD$800 - CAD$1,200
Starting Bid
CAD$600
$437.96

Bid Increments

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CAD$0 CAD$20
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CAD$50,000 CAD$5,000
CAD$100,000 CAD$10,000
This lot is comprised of 2 bottle(s) of 2015 Opus One Napa Valley - 750ml. Estimate for this lot is between $800 - $1200 with a reserve of $600. The wine in this lot belongs to collection 11758.

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A consignor who has been collecting for a few years after receiving some of the bottles as gifts. He stored the bottles in a temperature-controlled basement cellar prior to bringing them to auction.
2015 Opus One Napa Valley from this lot has the following scores - James Suckling 98 points, Vinous 97 points, The Wine Advocate 97 points, Decanter 96 points, The Wine Front 96 points, Jeff Leve The Wine Cellar Insider 96 points. This is the tasting note for 2015 Opus One Napa Valley from James Suckling - Purity and brilliance on the nose with so much currant and flower character. Roses, currant bush and fresh leaves, too. Brightness is the word that comes to mind. Full-bodied and broad-shouldered. Juicy and so gorgeous now. Balance is so wonderful here. All about harmonious fruit and tannin balance. I like it slightly better than the excellent 2014. 81% cabernet sauvignon, 4% petit verdot, 7% cabernet franc, 6% merlot and 2% malbec. Drink or hold.