1996 Opus One (3L) Italian with the signature vanilla bean

with the signature vanilla bean oak joining currant and plum fruit flavors that are ripe and intense

Fabulously intense and full-bodied

The endless layers of plum

"Jeremy Nickel's Vineyard House Cabernet estate sits atop the benchlands of Oakville

1996 Opus One (3L) Italian with the signature vanilla bean"One of the best vintages of the vertical, the fruit feels well defined and bright, the fleshy berry expression is certainly Californian, with notes of coffee bean and smoke, but it is measured and balanced, and comes through as a depth of flavor that is pretty irresistable. One to sink into. 3% Malbec completes the blend. 37 days skin contact, low crop, sunny and warm summer." 97 100 Decanter