Mondavi, Opus One Size:3x1.5L trying to polish the tannins

trying to polish the tannins and keep the juiciness and avoid excessive tannins

Readers can check out notes on those wines in my recent feature on the estate posted on www

This feels very lively and energetic

the 2009 Saint-Pierre displays maturing notes of crème de cassis

Mondavi, Opus One Size:3x1.5L trying to polish the tanninsSometimes a little overlooked, this is a vintage that falls closer to 2012 than 2013 in profile, at least on this showing it has velvety tannins that pack a punch, and the concentration is clear, with well structured confident tannins and a deep swirl of black pepper. 2% Malbec, 7% Petit Verdot completes the blend. 20 days skin contact. Earliest bud break in history, mild and dry seasons, harvest from September 5 to October 7.