Provenance

Private Client

Critics Ratings

‘Very deep crimson. Sweet tea-leaf aromas and concentrated, glamorous fruit but at this stage in its development I'm looking for just a little more lift, to be picky. 2021-2034’ - Jancis Robinson, jancisrobinson.com, 17/20 (May 2025)

‘Deep garnet-purple colored, the 2016 Opus One bursts from the glass with ripe blueberries, black cherry jam and crème de cassis with hints of violets, dark chocolate, cedar chest and cardamom, plus a touch of charcoal. Full-bodied, rich and concentrated, the palate delivers layer upon layer of opulent stewed black fruit with amazing tension and firm, ripe, fine-grained tannins, finishing long with a whole array of exotic spices coming through. 2021-2055’ - Lisa Perrotti-Brown, Wine Advocate, 98/100 (Feb 2021)

'The 2016 Opus One is a wine of real breadth and power. Black cherry, plum, leather and spice flesh out effortlessly, but what stands out most is the wine's textural intensity and sheer power. Readers will have to wait a number of years until the 2016 is at its best, but it is clearly another in a line of gorgeous recent Opus Ones from Michael Silacci and his team. 2024-2041’ - Antonio Galloni, Vinous, 96+/100 (Sep 2019)

‘A focused, restrained style, with a steady beam of fresh red and black currant preserve flavors, laced with bay leaf, cedar and tobacco notes. An iron edge pierces the finish, while the fruit keeps pace. A bit more classically backward than its Oakville peers, so tuck this away in the cellar. Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot, Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Malbec. Best from 2020 through 2038.’ - James Molesworth, Wine Spectator, 94/100 (Nov 2019)