In Bond Fine Wine. 2021 Mondavi & Rothschild Overture By Opus One, Oakville, California, USA. Red usa-california in 6x75cl. Top critic score: 93/100 (JA). Drinking window: 2024–2036. Sold in bond by Albany Vintners, independent fine wine merchants.
Originally a joint venture of the Rothschild family of Mouton Rothschild and Robert Mondavi, marrying the power and richness of Napa fruit with the elegance of Bordeaux. This Californian First Growth is hot property every vintage on release and when available.
Jane Anson (JA) — 93/100 · Inside Bordeaux, 29/08/2024 · Drink 2024-2036
Vivid cherry red, medium intensity, pared back and moreish. Enticing charred plum and spiced black cherry, restrained and savoury, chalky tannins, good lift through the palate without losing the creaminess of the fruit, a dusting of cocoa powder adds a gourmet twist. 100% new oak for ageing. 2021 was a very dry vintage (2nd driest in history of Opus) but there were few extremes of temperature, an…