Mondavi/Rothschild OPUS ONE Napa Valley California
Description: A great deal of care and expertise is required to produce this wine which is a collaboration between Robert Mondavi and the Chateau Mouton Rothschild families. The brainchild of two leading lights of the wine world, Robert Mondavi and Philippe de Rothschild, Opus One is a Napa Valley based joint venture with a commitment to quality and perfection. Its magnificent location, opulent winery and state-of-the-art technology is grape nirvana. The grapes are hand sorted and it is only gravity that is used to move the berries from the destemmer into the stainless steel fermenting tank. As Opus One only makes 1 wine each tank is used only once during harvest so that fermentation and maceration do not need to be rushed. The tank draws out a myriad of rich flavours and colours from the grape skin, seed and pulp. The tanks are then raised so the free-run wine can flow into new French Oak Barrels, while the residue that provides the backbone to this wine is also barrel aged. Once ready Fining takes place that clarifies and polishes the wine. The 1997 vintage is a blend of 82% Cabernet Sauvignon, 8% Cabernet Franc, 5% Merlot, 4% Malbec and 1% Petit Verdot. During the growing season abundent sunlight in the previous vintage produced high fertility in the vine buds and a large crop was thinned to the lowest per acre yield in a decade. As a result of this the harvest was very compact lasting just 11 days and produced wines of vigor with finesse. A complex, vigorous, fresh tasting wine showing currant, anise, black cherry, mineral, leather and sage flavors with delicate liquorice flavours and scents. Sweet and powerful, this is an easy drinking wine with subtle tannins and a marvellous finish. (6 x 75 cl) Price: £899.31
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Opus One
Description: Opus One from New World by Mondavi Fine Wine (24 x 37.5cl) Price: £1966.66
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Franciscan Estates MAGNIFICAT Napa Valley California
Description: At Franciscan Oakville Estate our wine's style is driven by the blue-ribbon location of our vineyards, at the mid-southern end of the Napa Valley. Our vineyard property is at the core of the Oakville viticultural area and our neighbors include Mondavi, Opus One, Beringer, Silver Oak and Groth. The prestige and recognition achieved by the wines grown on the Oakville Estate, as well as the consistently high ratings and top awards received by the wines grown on this estate, attest to the fact that the climate and conditions produce grapes of exceptional quality. A blend of 73% Merlot, 22% Cabernet Sauvignon, 2% Cabernet Franc, 2% Petit Verdot and 1% Malbec it is a deep red colour with good depth. Complex aromas of rich ripe cherry, chocolate, caramel, cinnamon and blackberry with spicy, toasty oak and a slight earthiness hint. Rich, with excellent balance and soft velvety tannins this blend has a long rich finish with a hint of sweetness from the oak. (12 x 75 cl) Price: £317.88
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Franciscan Estates Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley California
Description: At Franciscan Oakville Estate our wine's style is driven by the blue-ribbon location of our vineyards, at the mid-southern end of the Napa Valley. Our vineyard property is at the core of the Oakville viticultural area and our neighbors include Mondavi, Opus One, Beringer, Silver Oak and Groth. The prestige and recognition achieved by the wines grown on the Oakville Estate, as well as the consistently high ratings and top awards received by the wines grown on this estate, attest to the fact that the climate and conditions produce grapes of exceptional quality. A blend of 77% Cabernet Sauvignon, 19% Merlot and 4% Cabernet Franc this wine has a ruby red , garnet appearance with good depth. Ripe black cherry and plum aromas mingle with toasty oak and a hint of leather. In the mouth, loads of the same red fruit found in the nose is evident, beautifully in balance with sweet oak carrying through to a long finish. The tannins are supple and round, an elegant wine. (12 x 75 cl) Price: £217.94
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Franciscan Estates OAKVILLE Winery Chardonnay Napa Valley
Description: At Franciscan Oakville Estate our wine's style is driven by the blue-ribbon location of our vineyards, at the mid-southern end of the Napa Valley. Our vineyard property is at the core of the Oakville viticultural area and our neighbors include Mondavi, Opus One, Beringer, Silver Oak and Groth. The prestige and recognition achieved by the wines grown on the Oakville Estate, as well as the consistently high ratings and top awards received by the wines grown on this estate, attest to the fact that the climate and conditions produce grapes of exceptional quality. This wine showcases the generous Chardonnay fruit from our Napa Valley vineyards. Rich, ripe and exotic, it strikes a balance of ripe Napa Valley fruit with nuances of sweet oak from 100% barrel fermentation and extended, 10 months on lees, barrel ageing. Use of wild yeast in a portion of the fermentation and sur lie aging adds layers of complexity. This Chardonnay has a straw yellow appearance with aromas of ripe apple, pear, and honey with toasty oak. The flavours are complex and concentrated; an intriguing blend of power and finesse with elements of nutmeg and sweet spice complemented by the rich fruit. (12 x 75 cl) Price: £162.38
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