Colour: Opus One shows very high color intensity.

Nose: Aromas of black olive and minerals underlie more traditional notes of dark chocolate, cola and espresso.

Palate: Showing flavors of ripe blueberry, cassis and licorice, this age-worthy wine simultaneously offers a smooth finish and a slight grip of tannin at the close.

Red meat (roast beef, beef stew, lamb stew), cheeses (sharp and aged cheddar, blue cheese)