Mondavi, Opus One Size:3x1.5L the 1999 has moved on

the 1999 has moved on from its primary stage

This vintage represents the 20th anniversary of this wine (the first vintage produced was 1992) although this special single-vineyard has been in family hands since 1435 (you read that correctly)

which shows excellent clarity and length

wild blueberries and black raspberries with touches of garrigue

Mondavi, Opus One Size:3x1.5L the 1999 has moved onSometimes a little overlooked, this is a vintage that falls closer to 2012 than 2013 in profile, at least on this showing it has velvety tannins that pack a punch, and the concentration is clear, with well structured confident tannins and a deep swirl of black pepper. 2% Malbec, 7% Petit Verdot completes the blend. 20 days skin contact. Earliest bud break in history, mild and dry seasons, harvest from September 5 to October 7.