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JANUARY 13, 2013 - HONG KONGAMERICAN WINENAPA VALLEY USA wine from a Private CellarThe brainchild of wine giants Robert Mondavi and Baron Philippe de Rothschild, Opus One was the first ultra-premiumwine made in Napa Valley. Since 1980 it has achieved cult status and is one of the most widely exported and highly prizedwines in Napa Valley.38Opus One vintage 1985Robert Mondavi / Rothschild Napa Valley88-90/100 points Robert Parker, The Wine AdvocateApril 1995One of the Wine Spectator’s Top 100 Wines of 1989, itwas rated 95 points on releaseLying in Hong-Kong6 bottles in original wooden caseTasting Note: “The 1985 Opus One has consistentlyperformed between 88-90 points. It exhibits a healthy darkruby colour with no signs of age. The nose has not budgedmuch from when it was first bottled. The delicate yetattractive fragrance of vanilla, herbs, cassis, and spices isfollowed by a sculptured, fruity, medium to full-bodiedwine with crisp acidity, moderate tannin, and good depth.While very good, possibly excellent, it lacks the extradimension of flavor and personality necessary to merit anoutstanding rating...”HK$8,000-11,00039Opus One vintage 1986Robert Mondavi / Rothschild Napa Valley91/100 points Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate July2009Lying in Hong-Kong6 bottles in original wooden caseTasting Note: “Deep brick colour. Appealingly evolvednose of leather, game, tobacco, espresso, stewed prunes,bacon and tea. The palate still provides a good amount ofelegant fruit that builds in the mouth. Light to mediumlevel of silky tannins remain with medium to high acidityto provide freshness. Long finish. Fully mature.”HK$10,500-13,50031