In the mouth this wine expresses notes of fleshy blackberry, fleshy blackberry and small notes of fleshy blueberry associated with fine touches of strawberry as well as hints of tonka bean/chocolate, bourbon vanilla and cardamom (in the background). The mouth is fruity, well-balanced and offers a juicy/acidulous frame, a good definition, density and a very fine grain. It reveals notes of Boysen berry, cassis and small notes of violet associated with fine touches of strawberry, small blue berries as well as fine hints of cornflower/violet, touches of Cuben pepper and nutmeg. "The nose is fruity, fresh and offers a fine power/concentration. The blending of wine-lots across vintages and extended barrel aging give Overture a supple structure and silky texture." The 2016 Opus One is 77 Cabernet Sauvignon, 8 Petit Verdot, 8 Merlot, 5 Cabernet Franc and 2 Malbec. The classic blackberry and cassis character of Cabernet Sauvignon melds seamlessly with the black cherry, red currant and violet from the Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot and Malbec. This remarkable terroir expresses itself in the complex aromas, flavors and especially, textures of Overture. "Overture is a timeless reflection of our Opus One estate vineyards. The essence of time is expressed in Opus One by the character of each vintage. It's a hugely complex wine that complements the freshness of younger vintages with the depth of more mature wines. The blending of wine-lots across vintages and extended barrel ageing gives Overture a supple structure and silky texture. Whether thats a worthy value to you, is a question only you can answer. The blackberry and cassis character of Cabernet Sauvignon melds seamlessly with the black cherry, red currant and violet from the Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot and Malbec. Any other recommendations at half their price point (350) or less would be welcomed. By marrying multiple vintages, it yields a softer, rounder expression of their estate compared to Opus One.
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