Explosive throughout, the 2010 is every bit as compelling as it has always been. The 2010 Opus One has become incredibly elegant and polished over the last year, while retaining its power, structure and intensity. BARREL AGING: 18 months in new French oak.The acidity and tannin structure promise a very long life ahead for this wine. The flavors of dark fruit are enhanced by the well integrated acidity. Round velvety tannins enrobe a silky texture with a slight touch of minerality. Harvest began on September 23 and succinctly concluded thirty-one days later on October 23.Īromas of fresh blackberry, rose petals, chocolate and espresso accentuate a profound tapestry of fruity and earthy nuances. The success of the 2010 harvest was assured when we correctly assessed the early maturity of the grapes and had the confidence to pick at the first sight of ripeness. Having left the sufficient number of leaves on the vines so as to have a full canopy, our grapes avoided possible sunburn from this late season heat. Unexpectedly high temperatures in late August and September allowed the vines to finish the growing season very well. Bud break and flowering were eight days later than theĥ-year average. While colder than normal, the leaves were able to produce the needed sugar, while the grape berries developed lovely and complex flavor and aroma components. Mother Nature was capricious and challenging in presenting us with tremendous variability – unseasonably cold days, untimely rain fall, and surprisingly sunny and hot days. The 2010 vintage will be long remembered as a uniquely demanding year.
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