1996 Opus One (3L) Italian "Jeremy Nickel's Vineyard House Cabernet

"Jeremy Nickel's Vineyard House Cabernet estate sits atop the benchlands of Oakville

This is a great value for Sauternes

and fortunately for us

It’s a beautiful base cuvée that does everything right

this will be a remarkable wine as it develops

1996 Opus One (3L) Italian "Jeremy Nickel's Vineyard House Cabernet"One of the best vintages of the vertical, the fruit feels well defined and bright, the fleshy berry expression is certainly Californian, with notes of coffee bean and smoke, but it is measured and balanced, and comes through as a depth of flavor that is pretty irresistable. One to sink into. 3% Malbec completes the blend. 37 days skin contact, low crop, sunny and warm summer." 97 100 Decanter