Opus One 2011

Galloni: The 2011 Opus One comes across as quite powerful and intense. Raspberry jam, rose petals, savory herbs and mint, all come together beautifully in the glass. The tannins are going to need a few years to soften, but the 2011 continues to develop very nicely in bottle. This is a very strong showing, especially within the context of the year. The 2011 is dark and even a bit rough round the edges, particularly when tasted alongside the surrounding vintages. The lithe, mid-weight, savory style is at times more Old World than New, yet all the elements are in the right place. 94/100

Falstaff: Dunkles Rubingranat. Feine Edelholznuancen, Aromen von reifem Cassis, Kräutern und Vanille, dazu ein Hauch von Pfeffer und Grafit, facettenreiches Bukett. Stoffig, elegante Textur nach roten Kirschen und Nougat, feste, tragende Tannine, extraktsüßer Abgang, mineralisch und anhaltend, etwas vegetal im Finish, verfügt aber über Entwicklungspotenzial. 93/100