{"product_id":"opus-one-napa-valley-2017-copy","title":"Opus One, Napa Valley, 2023","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArriving November 2026 — reserve your bottle now.\u003c\/strong\u003e This is the newly released 2023 vintage, offered as a pre-arrival order ahead of it landing in our warehouse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOpus One was founded by Baron Philippe de Rothschild, legendary proprietor of Château\u003cbr\u003eMouton Rothschild, and renowned Napa Valley vintner Robert Mondavi. By combining the\u003cbr\u003egreat winemaking traditions and innovations of both families, the founders' singular goal was to create an exceptional wine in the heart of Napa Valley.\u003cbr\u003eOpus One, like any great work, arose out of passion. Dedicated to uncompromised quality,\u003cbr\u003eOpus One's sole purpose is to express this vision and passionate spirit for generations to come.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe 2023 Vintage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e2023 was an uncomplicated, highly acclaimed growing season in Napa Valley, with fruit picked between mid-September and mid-October at 13.5% abv. The blend is approximately 81% Cabernet Sauvignon, 7% Merlot, 6% Cabernet Franc, 5% Petit Verdot and 1% Malbec, aged 19 months in French oak.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn the nose it shows blackcurrant, dark fruit, rose stem and forest floor notes; on the palate, black cassis and cherry with cocoa powder, fine-grained, plush tannins and a long, supple finish. A wine built for the cellar as much as the table — drinking window recommended out to 2065.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCritic Reviews\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e98 points – Decanter\u003cbr\u003e98 points – Vinous\u003cbr\u003e98 points – Jeb Dunnuck, who notes it \"will keep for 30–40 years\"\u003cbr\u003e96 points – Matthew Hemming MW: \"much more presence, authority and intensity... blackcurrant in profile – very classic and pronounced... fresh and lifted on the palate... richly concentrated... elegance and length... fine and silky\" tannins\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease note:\u003c\/strong\u003e this wine is expected to arrive in our warehouse in November 2026. Orders placed now will be fulfilled as soon as stock lands — we'll be in touch with a confirmed delivery date. \u003cstrong\u003ePricing already includes duty and VAT.  Please select multiples of 3 or 6 to see your wine packed in the original wooden case. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Searsons Wine Merchants","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58415622291800,"sku":"KR0217RC","price":340.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0608\/7789\/7982\/files\/1_77c6dc54-f901-479d-ae01-3021dbfca0d6.png?v=1788781938","url":"https:\/\/searsons.com\/products\/opus-one-napa-valley-2017-copy","provider":"Searsons Wine Merchants","version":"1.0","type":"link"}