Buoncristiani O.P.C. Napa Valley Proprietary Red

Tasting notes & discussion 44

Typically $70/bottle from Buoncristiani Family Winery
Vintage 2014 (German car manufacturer Opel release the 2014 Astra OPC)
Alcohol content between 14-15%
95 Points from Robert Parker, Jr. in 2015
Sold by Buoncristiani Family Winery, fulfilled by Wine Country Connect

About Buoncristiani Family Winery
Headed by Matt, Jay, Aaron, and Nate Buoncristiani, the Buoncristiani Winery creates premium wines out of Napa Valley. With a long family history of Italian winemaking and wine-loving, they handle each aspect of the enology, viticulture, production, and art design that goes into their wines. Since 1999, their limited production wines have showcased both the depths of their attention to detail and their superb craftsmanship.

O.P.C. - Ol’ Pa’s Cuvée

TASTING NOTES:
“A brilliant nose of blue, red and black fruits, licorice, graphite, background spice and roasted meats jumps from the glass of this complex proprietary red… The color is a dense ruby/purple, the wine full-bodied and rich with sweet tannin, a burgeoning, broad suppleness and a rich, long, lusty finish.” -Robert Parker

TANGENTIALLY RELATED FACT to help you make conversation over this wine:
Speaking of old, you ever heard about Old Shuck? Often called Black Shuck, it’s a spectral dog that is rumored to roam East Anglia. Apparently the ghostly black dog is a common myth in England. Reports of Old Shuck have existed since at least 1577.

DRINK IT FROM/WITH (conventional option):
Standard red glass, perhaps on the bordeaux side. Pair with steak or a hearty pasta.

OR (really-going-with-the-theme option):
Your father’s wine glasses. Pour a glass for him.

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Blue fruit in tasting notes. Is it actually a thing? What does that even mean?

Never heard of it before.

Never heard of it before.
Blueberry, maybe? But that's a dark fruit?

Blueberry, maybe? But that's a dark fruit?
I don't know but it sounds dumb.

I don't know but it sounds dumb.
I guess if Robert Parker mentions it, it's on the up and up?

I guess if Robert Parker mentions it, it's on the up and up?
Welcome to wine notes, where the tastes are made up and the notes don't matter.

Welcome to wine notes, where the tastes are made up and the notes don't matter.

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