black plums and licorice notes with touches of cigar boxes

and minerality all shine through

which together result in a wine of exceptional balance and complexity

bright acids and fine

Opus One, Napa Valley, 2022, 75cl 2-set black plums and licorice notesPicked before, during and after the year's early September heat, the 2022 Opus Onea blend of 80% Cabernet Sauvignon, 8% Petit Verdot, 6. 5% Cabernet Franc, 5% Merlot and 0. 5% Malbecadmirably reflects the vintage, boasting a ripe, extroverted personality but also a slightly open knit, coarser mouthfeel than either the 2021 or 2023. Rosemary and sandalwood notes accent cherries on the nose, while the medium to full bodied palate is expansive and plush,