1987 Opus One [WS96][D95][V94][WA93]

Producer: Opus One
Region: Napa Valley, California
Blend: Red Bordeaux Blend  
Year: 1987 

Wine Spectator,96 Points 

"Extra facets and dimensions abound in this deeply complex and flavorful wine. Impressive for its focus and finesse, though there's an underlying firmness and authority in the core of chewy currant, herb and anise flavors. Delicious. *#6, Top 100 Wines of 1990, Cellar Selection*" 

Decanter, 95 Points 

"What strikes immediately with this wine is the balance and the lush quality of the fruit, that is subuded and yet juicy. This is reputed as one of the finest vintages of the decade and the texture and density of the fruit is clear, as is the fact that this has a long life ahead of it. Early bud break, dry, cool and long growing season but relatively early harvest because this was a drought year." 

Vinous, 94 Points 

"One of the highlights in this tasting, the 1987 Opus One is simply gorgeous. Cinnamon, cloves, cigar box, cedar, menthol, licorice and pine all flesh out in a deeply expressive, resonant Opus One of the highest level. I am amazed at how young, vibrant and utterly impeccable the 1987 is. The tannins remain alive, so there is no problem in cellaring bottles for another decade, perhaps longer. At times, the 1987 is a bit rough around the edges, but there is so much exuberance in the fruit that it is easy to overlook some of the wine's admittedly small imperfections. This compelling Opus One hits all the right notes. The blend is 96% Cabernet Sauvignon, 3% Cabernet Franc and 1% Merlot." 

Wine Advocate, 93 Points 

"Deep garnet-brick. Mature Cabernet notes of warm cassis, dried herbs, mushrooms, black pepper and sweaty saddles. The medium to full bodied palate provides plenty of gamey, dried berry fruit with a medium level of silky tannins and medium to high acidity. Great balance. Long finish." 

 Alcohol: 12.1% 

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