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The Vineyard, Fall Edition, 2007Opus OneShowing, a lustrous dark ruby, the 2004 presents aromas of violets, cedar, blacktea leaves, black pepper and brioche. A soft, creamy entry gives way to a concentratedmid-palate that expands in the mouth and lingers on the finish.Elements of cassis, toffee and cocoa round out the rich flavors of the wine.Intense fruit, bright acid and sturdy tannins promise resilience and longevity.The 2004 Opus One is composed of 86% Cabernet Sauvignon, 7% Merlot, 4%Petit Verdot, 2% Cabernet Franc, and 1% Malbec.“Excellent structure, tannins and acidity, with sturdy currant, blackberry, freshearth, mineral and a whiff of tar and tobacco. A remarkably complex andimpeccably balanced young wine that flexes its tannic muscle on the finish.”Wine Spectator, rated 92-94/100$159 992004 Opus One“This very sexy and showy wine, rated 91 in Issue 118, merited 92 in March.”Steve Tanzerper bottle$84 99per half bottleMichael Silacci,winemakerBeringerSingle Vineyard Offerings“The following tasting notes are brief, but I included them since readers who visit Napa Valley canpurchase these wines directly from Beringer. There are between 200-500 cases of the following sevensingle vineyard cuvées that all go into the Private Reserve bottling, and all of them are showing betterthis year than they did in 2003…One of my favorites, the 2001 Cabernet Sauvignon St. Helena HomeVineyard (rated 95/100) is a classic example of Cabernet Sauvignon’s Créme de cassis side. With a terrifictexture, wonderful opulence, and a long, full-bodied finish, it will be a 20-year wine. The 2001Cabernet Sauvignon Steinhauer Vineyard (rated 93/100) is another big, full bodied, heady effort.” WineAdvocate2001 Cabernet Sauvignon St. Helena Home Vineyard2001 Cabernet Sauvignon Steinhauer Vineyard $99 99per bottle“The following single-vineyard wines, which are only available at the winery, emerge from the componentparts utilized in the Private Reserve blend. My favorite of the component parts is the 2002 CabernetSauvignon St. Helena Home Vineyard (rated 93/100) because of its extraordinarily pure crème de cassis character,big, sweet licorice, cedary, full-bodied opulence, and voluptuous personality. After that, I thought the2002 Steinhauer Cabernet Sauvignon (rated 90/100) revealed impressive minerality along with white flowers,and serious density, structure, and delineation.” Wine Advocate2002 Cabernet Sauvignon St. Helena Home Vineyard2002 Cabernet Sauvignon Steinhauer Vineyard$79 99per bottlePG. 24 | Phone 1-800-491-3438 • Local 417-883-4066 • FAX 417-881-0036