Opus One 2006

Cool vintage crafted a brooding masterpiece of remarkable depth and restraint.

The 2006 Opus One emerges from the glass with an almost monastic solemnity, born from one of Napa's coolest growing seasons in recent memory. Cedar planks and fresh tobacco leaf announce themselves immediately, followed by waves of blackberry compote and dark chocolate ganache. The palate reveals extraordinary discipline - tannins grip with velvet authority while maintaining perfect balance with the wine's concentrated fruit core. Espresso grounds and vanilla bean weave through the mid-palate, building to a finish that echoes with smoky bacon fat and exotic spices. This vintage possesses an architectural precision that speaks to both patience and mastery. The integration is seamless, yet each component maintains its distinct identity. Give this another decade to fully reveal its secrets.

🍷 You appreciate wines that whisper rather than shout and have the patience to let greatness unfold slowly.

Pairs with: Dry-aged ribeye with bone marrow, Wild mushroom Wellington, Braised short ribs with coffee reduction, Aged Manchego with honeycomb