Opus One Napa 1982

Tobacco, fresh and dried roses, mouthwatering grippy tannins that are still dictating the direction of travel. Touches of blue cheese highlight the tertiary character of the wine at this point, with sweet redcurrant and raspberry puree as it builds through the palate. This starts subtly but layers up concentrated fruits that clearly have a good long way to go. A wet winter, warm spring, with some rain during harvest, giving a high yield vintage that is still delivering. 9 days skin contact, winemakers Lucien Sionneau and Tim Mondavi.