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Vertical Opus One 2015-2018 - 4 bottle(s)-750ml
  • 750ml
  • USA
  • California
  • North Coast
  • Napa Valley
  • Cabernet Sauvignon
  • Red
  • Verticals, Mixed Lot
Lot 47

Vertical Opus One 2015-2018 - 4 bottle(s)-750ml

Estimate: CAD$1,700 - CAD$2,300
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This lot is comprised of 4 bottle(s) of Vertical Opus One 2015-2018 - 750ml. Estimate for this lot is between $1700 - $2300 with a reserve of $1200. The wine in this lot belongs to collection 11598. In this lot you will find 1 bottle of 2015 Opus One Napa Valley (750ml), 1 bottle of 2016 Opus One Napa Valley (750ml), 1 bottle of 2017 Opus One Napa Valley (750ml), 1 bottle of 2018 Opus One Napa Valley (750ml).

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An Ontario-based consignor, with a long-standing passion for wine, who has been collecting for two decades. The majority -95%- was purchased through the LCBO and the remaining 5% from Iron Gate Auctions. The bottles were kept at a consistent temperature between 55-58°F (13-14°C), with humidity around 70%, away from light and vibration. . He maintains detailed records of every purchase, tracking acquisitions from both LCBO and Iron Gate.
The scores for 2015 Opus One Napa Valley - James Suckling - 98, Vinous - 97, The Wine Advocate - 97, Decanter - 96, The Wine Front - 96, Jeff Leve The Wine Cellar Insider - 96. The scores for 2016 Opus One Napa Valley - James Suckling - 99, The Wine Advocate - 98, Decanter - 98, Jeb Dunnuck - 97. The rating for 2016 Opus One Napa Valley is 98 points from Robert Parker and the tasting note - Deep garnet-purple colored, the 2016 Opus One bursts from the glass with ripe blueberries, black cherry jam and crème de cassis with hints of violets, dark chocolate, cedar chest and cardamom, plus a touch of charcoal. Full-bodied, rich and concentrated, the palate delivers layer upon layer of opulent stewed black fruit with amazing tension and firm, ripe, fine-grained tannins, finishing long with a whole array of exotic spices coming through. The scores for 2017 Opus One Napa Valley - Decanter - 96, Vinous - 95, The Wine Advocate - 95, James Suckling - 95. The scores for 2018 Opus One Napa Valley - James Suckling - 99, The Wine Advocate - 98, Falstaff Magazine - 98, Decanter - 98, Jeb Dunnuck - 97. The rating for 2018 Opus One Napa Valley is 98 points from Robert Parker and the tasting note - Very deep garnet-purple in color, the 2018 Opus One soars out of the glass with bright, bold boysenberries, warm cassis and ripe, juicy black plums notes, plus emerging nuances of lilacs, oolong tea, cinnamon stick, tilled soil and black truffles. Medium to full-bodied, the palate is packed with tightly wound layers of crunchy black fruits, supported by firm, grainy tannins and fantastic freshness, finishing with lifted fruitiness and on a lingering mineral note.
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