![]() ![]() BHW has DRM’s 2016 Cabernet for just $32.99, 34% off its regular $50 price(and less than 1/10th the cost of a bottle of Opus). A single bottle of the wine that Daniel Ray Manies helped launch into iconic status can cost over $350. Opus One Napa Valley, USA Avg Price (ex-tax) 453 / 750ml Red - Bold and Structured 4. We say go straight for the classic steak pairing with this one.īack to that fraction of Opus One’s price mentioned above. It has a peppery, berry nose followed by berries, cherries, and cocoa on the palate with a lingering finish. It’s made in a bold, rich Bordeaux style yet is plush and extremely soft on the finish, as really well-made Napa Cabs can be. This 100% Cabernet is a blend of three of those small, private vineyards from the outstanding 2016 Napa vintage. Extremely selective in choosing Cabernet grapes, he sources from small, private, Napa vineyard owners who personally give their vines the loving care and attention that large commercial vineyard growers cannot afford. After spending a decade contributing to the success of one of the world’s most iconic Cabernet-forward wines, he moved on to Baron Philippe de Rothschild where he became intimately familiar with Cabernet in Bordeaux.īecause Daniel understands the grape so well, he demands quality fruit for his wines and ensures he gets it from well-attended vineyards cared for under the best of conditions. The 2016 DRM Cabernet is the culmination of 40 years of winemaking in Napa and Bordeaux, with a focus on Cabernet-forward wines.ĭaniel was Opus One’s first Master Cellarman. Opus One HOURS OF OPERATION Monday Sunday: 10 am 4 pm PHONE +1 (800) 292-6787 +1 (707) 944-9442 EMAIL SHIPPING ADDRESS 1144 Oakville Cross Road Oakville, CA 94562 USA MAILING ADDRESS P.O. His winemaking skills were honed at Robert Mondavi, Opus One, and Baron Philippe de Rothschild. 2016 Opus One Napa Valley, USA Avg Price (ex-tax) 461 / 750ml Red - Bold and Structured 5 from 23 User Ratings 95 / 100 from 6 Critic Reviews Critic tasting note: 'The nose is elegant, spicy and offers power, a beautiful finesse and complexity. If anyone knows Cabernet Sauvignon, it’s DRM Winery’s Daniel Ray Manies. Of course, you do! This is your chance, at a fraction of the price of that iconic wine. Who do you want making the Cabernet Sauvignon in your glass? How about a winemaker who was hands-on with the first 10 vintages of Opus One? That’s a rhetorical question. ![]()
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