Wine Spectator:  Rated as Outstanding: a wine of superior character and style. "A rich, decidedly earthy style of Opus, showing currant, anise, black cherry, mineral, leather and sage flavors that are focused and complex. Drink now through 2010." Nov 2000

Winery:  "Abundant sunlight in the previous vintage produced high fertility in the vine buds and a large crop, which Opus One thinned to the lowest per-acre yield in a decade. Harvest was early and very compact, comprising just 11 days. The wines combine vigor with finesse."

Wired For Wine: From our private collection, we continue our week of Opus for VIP's only...

It is very difficult to find this wine, so it goes without saying that this inventory is highly limited. This vintage is ready to drink now. This wine was purchased upon release and has been stored in the same temperature and humidity controlled cellar without being moved. Following wine-trade traditions, all bottles 10 years or older are purchased at the buyer's risk.

Size:  750ml; cork
Varietal:  Cabernet Sauvignon 82%, Cabernet Franc 8%, Merlot 5%, Malbec 4%, Petit Verdot 1%
Alcohol:  14.4%
Aging:    18 months in new French oak
Region:  Napa, California