A strong vintage with rains that ended a five-year drought, a warm summer and finally ideal harvest conditions with Opus One managing to pick 91% of their fruit before the fires started in October. After 20 days of skin contact, the wine spent 17 months in new French oak barriques developing soft velvety tannin and complex notes of cedar. A harmonious bordeaux blend with Cabernet Sauvignon playing the lead role leading to delightful aromas of dark fruits, rose stems, and earthy forest floor. A rich palate that is well structured with flavours of black cassis, black cherry and a hint of cocoa powder. A supremely age-worthy wine, it will delight now and for many years to come.