1984 Opus One

The 1984 Opus One is one of the very few disappointing wines in this complete vertical. The bouquet is now fully evolved, although some depth remains in the fruit. At this stage, the 1984 is fully mature. Any remaining bottles should be drunk. At the times it was made, 1984 was the shortest growing season that had been recorded. The blend is 97% Cabernet Sauvignon and 3% Merlot.

LAST TASTED 3/94 A youthful medium to dark ruby color is followed by a spicy, compact, pleasant nose of black fruits, vanillin, and a touch of cedar. Medium-bodied, with fine concentration, adequate acidity, and moderate tannin, this wine offers above average, straightforward drinking. More complexity (which I doubt will emerge given the wine's modest proportions) and additional extraction would have been beneficial. Once again, the quality of my tasting notes for Opus One has declined with age.

A youthful medium to dark ruby color is followed by a spicy, compact, pleasant nose of black fruits, vanillin, and a touch of cedar. Medium-bodied, with fine concentration, adequate acidity, and moderate tannin, this wine offers above average, straightforward drinking. More complexity (which I doubt will emerge given the wine's modest proportions) and additional extraction would have been beneficial. Once again, the quality of my tasting notes for Opus One has declined with age.