Opus One (6) Vintage Bottles in Wooden Case... (1) 1994, (2) 1995 and (3) 1996 in PERFECT Condition! Start Price USD 2,095.00 Current Price USD 2,095.00 Time Left - Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Wednesday, November 19, 2008 End Time Friday, December 19, 2008 Location New Hartford, NY See more about 'Opus One (6) Vintage Bottles in Wooden Case... ' Description   Normal 0 false false false MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 You are bidding on (6) Bottles of Opus One in the Wooden Case... Auction/Wine Site Value Today is $2,535.00 (1) Bottle 1994, (2) Bottles 1995 and (3) Bottles 1996 Wrapped In Original Tissue Paper, Perfectly Stored in Wine Cellar and Displayed in Beautiful Wooden Opus One Box 1 Bottle of... 1994 Opus One Red Wine Bordeaux Blend, Napa 750 ml TODAY'S VALUE: $395.00 Expert Ratings: Robert Parker 92   About the 1994 Vintage:  The longest, coolest growing season recorded in a decade, 1994 started with a sunny dry March and an early bud break.  Summer was cooler than average, extending the growing season and the 'hang time' of the grapes. The wines are long-lived and profound. Cabernet 93%, Cabernet Franc 4%, Merlot 2% and Melbec 1%- Barrel Aged for 18 Months in French Oak, 43 Days Skin Contact Professional Reviews By Stephen Tanzer Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar, May/Jun '98 Rated: 89 Dark ruby-red. Exotic, vibrant aromas of cherry, redcurrant, tobacco, mint, cigar ash and white pepper. Thick, supple and very concentrated; really uncanny creamy sweetness and texture in the middle palate. Intriguing note of sarsaparilla. Substantial but utterly suave tannins are thoroughly buffered by the wine extract. Shows some of the sauvage qualities of past vintages of this wine, but here the fresh red fruit flavors are even fresher and more concentrated than usual. 2 Bottles of... 1995 Opus One Red Wine Bordeaux Blend, Napa 750 ml TODAY'S VALUE: $395.00 Each ($790.00) Expert Ratings: Robert Parker 93   About the 1995 Vintage:  The 1995 Vintage was ideal in almost every respect.  A long, cool growing season yielded a mature and balanced crop.  Harvest began in late September and finished in mid-October, a period of dry, warm days and cool nights.  Spicey and rich, the wines offer exquisite balance and a persistently long finish. Cabernet 86%, Cabernet Franc 7%, Merlot 5% and Melbec 2%- Barrel Aged for 18 Months in French Oak, 39 Days Skin Contact RATING... A shade more elegant and refined than the '94, yet sharing the delicious range of flavors, with bright black cherry, plum and floral notes. Turns smooth and polished.--Opus One vertical. Best from 2003 through 2014. 30,000 cases made." Wine Spectator (Wine Spectator, 02/29/2000) Rating: 95  Drink from: 2003 to 2014 3 Bottles of... 1996 Opus One Red Wine Bordeaux Blend, Napa 750 ml TODAY'S VALUE: $450.00 Each ($1350.00) Expert Ratings: Robert Parker 94   About the 1996 Vintage:  A decreased berry set in May followed by sunny days and warm July nights brought the smaller-than-average crop of 1996 to maturity in mid-September.  Showing deep color, the wines are bold and concentrated, with supple texture, lush flavors, and a smooth, lingering finish. Cabernet 86%, Cabernet Franc 8%, Merlot 3% and Melbec 3%- Barrel Aged for 19 Months in French Oak, 37 Days Skin Contact RATING FROM ROBERT PARKER... Robert Parker: "This is one of the finest Opus Ones to date, offering a dark ruby/purple color, as well as a striking, intense bouquet of sweet licorice intermixed with blackberries, cassis, plums, and saddle leather. This seamless, full-bodied wine is more velvety-textured, opulent, and succulent than past vintages. The mid-palate is expansive and chewy. The long finish is filled with glycerin, ripe fruit, and sweet tannin. Drink this impressive, user-friendly yet richly concentrated effort over the next 15 years. 94 points. (Jan 2000)" <><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><> Please Note: THIS IS A SPECIAL LISTING, SENECAWINE IS A PRE-APPROVED EBAY SELLER PLEASE READ: The purchase of alcohol by persons under the age of 21 is prohibited by law. You must be at least 21 years old to purchase wine or spirits. 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