I just came back from Napa. I don't think I will be buying wine for a while. While up there, I get to try Silver Oak's '97 Cabernet Sauvignon. The highlight of the trip was a private party in the Opus One winery. Can you imagine "all you can drink" '97 and '85 Opus One? Quoting another guest at the event who is really into wine: "Today is the highlight of my wine drinking career!". Everything is down hill from here...

 

[QUOTE]Originally posted by RedHead
[B]I just came back from Napa.

 

The problem is I can't afford to do any of this myself. The Silver Oak Cabernet alone was $180 after tax & Tips. The private party at Opus One costed more than my S2K. I was just the lucky bastard that was along for the ride.

 

[QUOTE]Originally posted by RedHead
[B]The problem is I can't afford to do any of this myself.

 

Not to brag but, the guy who runs Opus is my uncle's neighbor/friend.
I'll be in Napa in June for "The private tour" !!
I can't wait.

 

[QUOTE]Originally posted by MajorHavoc
[B]Not to brag but, the guy who runs Opus is my uncle's neighbor/friend.
I'll be in Napa in June for "The private tour" !!

 

You know your wine Is there a general consesus on '97 or '85 a better vintage for Opus one? I don't know much about wine, but I liked the '97 better. I think Silver Oak and Opus one are both fine wine. As for prices, that's just a matter of supply and demand. I was impressed with the Opus One Winery itself. The facility was quiet modern. The stainless steel fermitation tanks are gravity fed, the grapes are hand selected. The building itself reminds me of the buildings in the game "Myst".


[QUOTE]Originally posted by Bernie
[B]


Silver Oak 1997 is $180AUD!?!

 

[QUOTE]Originally posted by RedHead
[B]You know your wine

 

Bernie - When you do get to Napa make sure to visit
The Del Dotto winery & caves. The best wine tour/tasting in the valley!

 

[QUOTE]Originally posted by MajorHavoc
[B]Bernie - When you do get to Napa make sure to visit
The Del Dotto winery & caves.