Brought to a dinner with my wine group, and a spare in case this did not show well. Kept in cellar conditions for years. Unbelievable! To all of our surprises, it was alive and well. Certainly the fruit was fading but present and distinctive. Tannins still structured. Nice dark fruit with hints of earth and eucalyptus. Wish I had more! Still has 5-10 years. Perhaps great cellar conditions are what kept this bottle better then some of the other reviews.

The 1985 Opus One has consistently performed between 88-90 points. It exhibits a healthy dark ruby color with no signs of age. The nose has not budged much from when it was first bottled. The delicate yet attractive fragrance of vanilla, herbs, cassis, and spices is followed by a sculptured, fruity, medium to full-bodied wine with crisp acidity, moderate tannin, and good depth. While very good, possibly excellent, it lacks the extra dimension of flavor and personality necessary to merit an outstanding rating. Drink it over the next 5-7 years. It seems to me that vintages since 1990 have been markedly superior.