Oregon, Washington State and New York have all developed sophisticated and technologically advanced wine cultures of their own, and the output of U.S wineries is increasing each year as more and more people are converted to their produce. A creamy entry gives way to layers of complexity which unfold in the mid-palate. 2005 Opus One, Oakville Napa Valley 8,435 views 83 Dislike Share Save Erik Wait 5.93K subscribers In this video I review the 2005 Opus One, Oakville Napa Valley. Of course, we immediately think of sun-drenched California in regards to American wines, with its enormous vineyards responsible for the New World's finest examples of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot based wines, but many other states have taken to viticulture in a big way, with impressive results. The Opus One offers splendid aromas of blueberry, cassis, and blackberries. For the past couple of centuries, the United States has set about transforming much of its suitable land into vast vineyards, capable of supporting a wide variety of world-class grape varietals which thrive on both the Atlantic and the Pacific coastlines. Complex and medium to full-bodied, with silky tannin and. Of all the New World wine countries, perhaps the one which has demonstrated the most flair for producing high quality wines - using a combination of traditional and forward-thinking contemporary methods - has been the United States of America. The 2005 Opus One, a blend of 88 Cabernet Sauvignon, 5 Merlot, 3 Petit Verdot, 3 Cabernet Franc and 1 Malbec, has a ruby/purple color and a beautiful, sweet nose of créme de cassis and spring flowers.
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