1983 Opus One
Community Tasting Note
Cailles wrote:
Sunday, December 31, 2023 - 20 Top Wines of the 1983 Vintage: Dominus vs Opus 1983. The Dominus (93pts) is as Bordeaux-esque as a wine can be, though it is not showing that much complexity. Nevertheless, its debut vintage is noteworthy, especially considering 1983’s challenges in Napa Valley. The Opus (90pts) couldn‘t hide the difficult vintage that well, showing a bit simple, albeit without fault.
TN: The nose was muted and even with air didn’t display much. A bit more open on the palate some faint fruit notes, a bit of earthy minerality, but without much depth or anything exciting. Still intact structural frame, good freshness but with a rather short finish. Not a bad wine, but nothing to write home about either. 89/90pts
Decanting: Double decanted a few hours before consumption. Maybe more air would have unlocked a bit more aromas. I would try it with two+ hours in a decanter.
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