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. ![]() The Opus One 2017 offers a harmonious aromatic balance of rich dark fruit, stems of roses, and earthy forest floor. Superb flavors and excellent ripening led to an earlier than expected harvest, which commenced on the 5th of September. Despite Mother Nature’s variability, favorable weather in August provided optimal conditions for fruit development and maturation. ![]() The summer, in turn, was warm and punctuated by occasional heat waves. Increased soil moisture allowed for healthy vine growth and development. The abundant rainfall continued into March, causing a modest delay in budbreak, and pushing bloom back by two weeks. The winter of 2017 ended a five-year drought with January recording the most rainfall in over 20 years. A delicate dark chocolate bitterness lingers on the finish. The freshness and soft glow of acidity create a subtle tension with dark fruit flavors, savory herbs, espresso, and cocoa. The creamy, satiny texture is framed by fine-grained tannins. The Opus One 2019 has intense aromas of black plum, blueberry, black currant, and dried rose petals, accentuated by mineral undertones. Harvest lasted four weeks, and activity in the cellar proceeded at a calm and steady pace. Picking began on September 10th, a couple of days earlier than average. However, warmer temperatures toward the end of summer accelerated the fruit’s development and maturity. This delay led to later bloom and veraison. The first signs of budbreak were observed in the vineyard on March 27th a full 15 days later than usual. We ship within the United States to: Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, Washington, Washington D.C., West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.Abundant spring rains, nearly double the annual average, saturated the soil and provided ample water for the growing season. Our delivery carriers will not release packages without an adult signature and additional charges may be incurred if the package requires withholding or redirection. Ground shipping to Mid and East Coast states is not recommended at this time due to warm temperatures.Īdult Signature: By law, all shipments of alcohol must be received and authorized by an adult. All shipments are recommended for Same Day or Next Day Air.Please contact us directly at (626)714-7006 to facilitate expedited service. Same Day service within Los Angeles Metro area may be available if order is placed before noon, but not guaranteed.Orders received Monday - Thursday before 2:00 p.m.We will contact you if a hold is necessary. WEATHER HOLD: In adverse temperature conditions, we reserve the right to withhold shipment until ideal temperatures return unless we receive explicit instructions via email to release the wines, voiding any guarantee. If faster service is necessary please contact us. The wooden case will be shipped separately at Ground service. PACKAGING: Our premium wines need optimal temperature consistency, therefore are packaged in EPS foam shippers with gel pack (when needed) and shipped only during ideal weather temperatures.įor OWC (Original Wooden Case) orders, wine bottles will be removed from case and shipped inside a foam shipper box for safety (unless otherwise requested). If you would like to waive this protection by shipping Ground, we will request a waiver be signed. ![]() SHIPPING: During warm summer weather, we recommend to only ship within the United States with Same Day or Next Day Air service to protect the wines from environmental damage. Please choose this option at checkout and we will coordinate shipping for a later date. We ship within the United States to: AK, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MT, NC, NE, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, TN, TX, VA, WA, WI, WV, and WY.įREE SHIPPING INSURANCE: We provide FREE carrier insurance for lost or damaged shipments (per carrier terms and conditions.)įREE WINE STORAGE: We provide FREE 6 Months wine cellar storage from date of purchase.
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