![]() ![]() Sassicaia is the most famous Bordeaux blend in Italy and has spawned many imitations, whereby the blend is now firmly established in the New World and particularly in California and Australia. In St-Emilion and Pomerol, the blends are Merlot dominated as Cabernet Sauvignon can struggle to ripen there - when it is included, it adds structure and body to the wine. It brings together the silkiness of the 2007 with the power and darkness of the 2008, a combination that is hugely. ![]() However 100% Cabernet Sauvignon wines can be slightly hollow-tasting in the middle palate and Merlot with its generous, fleshy fruit flavours acts as a perfect foil by filling in this cavity. This seductive wine shows flavors of black cassis, black cherry and a hint of cocoa powder. The juicy entry offers a round, silky mouthfeel with just enough acidity to complement the satin texture. Opus One er et i ikon i den amerikanske vinindustri og frugten af Baron Philippe de Rothschild og Robert Mondavi beslutning om at indlede et samarbejde om at transformere de stolteste traditioner fra Bordeaux til Napa Valleys muld. It is particularly suited to the dry, warm, free- draining, gravel-rich soils and is responsible for the redolent cassis characteristics as well as the depth of colour, tannic structure and pronounced acidity of Médoc wines. 2009 Opus One Napa Valley, USA Avg Price (ex-tax) 468 / 750ml Red - Bold and Structured 4. Product description The Opus One offers a harmonious aromatic balance of rich dark fruit, stems of roses, and earthy forest floor. In the Médoc and Graves the percentage of Cabernet Sauvignon in the blend can range from 95% ( Mouton-Rothschild) to as low as 40%. Aromas of black olive and minerals underlie more traditional notes of dark chocolate, cola and espresso. This is actually the archetypal Bordeaux blend, though in different proportions in the sub-regions and sometimes topped up with Cabernet Franc, Malbec, and Petit Verdot. March 2022 - Opus One Winery Tasting (Opus One Winery): TN: Age is showing the most here out of the two flights. ![]() Cabernet Sauvignon lends itself particularly well in blends with Merlot. ![]()
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