Dark garnet with no rusty edges. Intense leather & oak nose. Well balanced, Medium bodied with long finish. Tastes of blackberry and Danson Plum. Fruit comes out after open a bit. Has lost little or nothing over the 30+ years. It improved all around after decanting and open 1+ hours. Later the tannins and fruit both develop. Thought this old California wine might have died.

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While the best Opus One to date is the 1987, the 1988 is certainly one of the finest red wines I have tasted from this uninspiring vintage. Impressively dark ruby-colored, it reveals an attractive nose of currants and smoky new oak. In the mouth, the wine is medium-bodied, with excellent concentration, a velvety texture, soft tannins, low acidity, and a smooth, attractive finish. Although it is hard to resist now, it should age gracefully for 7-8 years.

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