2018 Opus One

Oakville 經典：成熟果實與絲滑單寧並存，既能現開享受，也能收藏。

【為什麼選它？】
1) 產區與手工：來自酒莊四塊相鄰田地（含 To Kalon 片區），人工採收，果實分明，入口有土地感。
2) 木桶與時間：以新法國橡木桶熟成，帶出香料與結構，但不搶果味，入口仍鮮明飽滿。
3) 穩定年份：2018 年氣候穩定，成熟度好，單寧打磨細緻，現在醒一小時就能喝，亦有長期潛力。

【侍酒師私房筆記】
打開蓋子先是黑莓與黑醋栗的深果香，接著浮現紫羅蘭、些許白胡椒和柑橘皮的亮點；入口奶油感與精緻單寧交織，酸度提亮整體輪廓，尾段有可可與礦物感延展成長。想立刻享受：醒一小時；想收藏：放十年二十年都值得。

【田地與製酒小檔案】
Opus One 的四塊莊園葡萄園位於 Oakville 西段，包含 To Kalon 內的精華地塊。園區採傳統手工採收，遇需要的環節會引入現代化管理。發酵期有較長的皮接觸（18 天），之後於新法國橡木桶熟成約 17 個月，以平衡果味、單寧與香氣層次。

【場景化配餐指南】
- 家庭周年慶：配烤羊腿或煎牛菲力，氣氛立刻升級。
- 酒會／酒店房間：搭配成熟硬芝士與風乾火腿，開瓶聊感情。
- 廣東菜好選擇：濃味燒腩或叉燒，互補油脂與香氣。

【降維打擊對比】
不像某些同級名牌只靠名聲賣價格，2018 代有優良收成與精細桶控，能以更直接的果實表現與長期回報挑戰同價位競品。

Soul Hook: A Napa icon — concentrated yet silk-smooth, built for both immediate pleasure and long-term cellaring.

Why choose it?
1) Estate pedigree -> Hand-harvested fruit from four contiguous parcels in Oakville yields focused, terroir-driven layers you taste from the first sip.
2) Thoughtful élevage -> 17 months in new French oak adds structure and spice while preserving fresh fruit clarity for immediate enjoyment or ageing.
3) Proven vintage balance -> A cool, consistent 2018 season produced generous yields with ripe, vibrant flavors and polished tannins — exceptional value versus peers.

Winemaker & Vineyard Notes:
Opus One is the realisation of a singular mission to pursue uncompromising quality. The estate parcels – including holdings within the famed To Kalon area – were managed with a mix of traditional hand-harvesting and targeted modern techniques. Fermentation included extended skin contact (18 days) and the wine finished with 17 months in new French oak barrels to build complexity and silky texture.

Sommelier's Private Note:
On opening you’ll be greeted by layers of dark fruit — blackberry, cassis and black cherry — with floral violet and a savory undercurrent of graphite, orange zest and dark chocolate. The palate is broad and plush, fine-grained tannins and bright acidity delivering a creamy mid-palate and a very long finish. Drink now after an hour’s aeration for immediate charm, or cellar confidently for decades.

Occasion & Pairing:
For milestone dinners, hotel-suite celebrations, or a refined Chinese banquet: pair with char siu or roasted beef, or let it anchor a Western-style tasting menu with lamb and aged cheese. Best served at 16–18°C after decanting.

Competitive Edge:
Compared with similarly styled top-tier bottles, this vintage offers superb vintage balance and immediate accessibility while retaining long-term ageing potential — a regarded icon that still rewards both drinking now and keeping for future enjoyment.

Specification

• Alcohol %: 14.5%
• Decant Time: 60–90 minutes
• Taste: blackberry, cassis, black cherry, violets, white pepper, rose petal, orange zest, licorice, dark chocolate, graphite, cedar, fresh acidity, silky tannins
• Food Matching: Grain-fed beef fillet / ribeye, Roast lamb / leg of lamb, Game (venison, hare), Rich Chinese BBQ / spare ribs, Aged hard cheese (Mimolette, aged cheddar)
• Grape Variety: Cabernet Sauvignon : 84%, Petit Verdot : 6%, Merlot : 5%, Cabernet Franc : 4%, Malbec : 1%,

Winery

Opus One 由兩位酒界代表性的創辦人共同建立，目標是追求無妥協的品質。莊園由四塊連貫的田地組成，採手工採收為主，必要時加入現代化技術協助管理，目的很明確：把每個田塊的最佳表現帶進酒瓶。

Opus One is the product of a partnership founded to pursue uncompromising quality. Estate fruit from four Oakville parcels is worked with a blend of traditional hand-harvesting and selective modern techniques to produce a wine that balances richness with precision.