The 2011 Opus One is an elegant, lithe wine. Floral and savory aromatics lend freshness to this understated, classy Opus One. Sweet red berry fruit, dried herbs, blood orange and cinnamon lend notable complexity from start to finish. I imagine the 2011 will drink beautifully for another 10-15 years, maybe more. The 2011 has softened quite a bit over the last decade. -- Antonio Galloni

From a very cool growing season, this shows a more subtle fruit profile of dried currant and damson plum flavors, with the savory edge taking the lead, along with dried sage, tobacco and cedar notes. Exhibits a sense of grain, but this remains refined in feel overall, delivering persistent perfume through the finish. Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot, Cabernet Franc and Malbec. Non-blind Opus One vertical. Drink now through 2032. — J.M.