Dining with a fantastic Opus One

1998 Chave Hermitage Blanc;

Golden, very oxodized, bananas, almonds, marsipan and cream cake. Extreem minerality, lean body, way to oxidized for me, but I have had three of this one in different vintages the last few months, all oxidized, house style? 81

1989 Chateau Cantenac Brown;

Ruby with thin brick rim. Leather, blackcurrants, maturing, some earth and minerals, slight volatile touch, but only so it makes it more complex. Great acidity, mature tannins, elegant fruit, good balance, quite complex, some dried fruits and prunes, long finish. 87

1994 Opus One Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon;

Ruby with pink rim. Fantastic nose, very clean and elegant fruit, slightly perfumed, roses, cassis, leather, cigars, paprika and perfect balance. Fresh and lively acidity, ripe tannins, beautifull fruit, great intencity, very long finish. Amazing how fresh and little development on this one. True beauty. Wish I had a case. 95

2007 Schloss Johannisberg, Grünlack, Riesling Spätlese;

Pale lemon yellow. Decanted for five hours, and opened up beautifully. Apples, citrus, pineapples, very layered and seductive and elegance perfection. Fresh and lively acidity, but so tamed somehow so you do not really notice how it works, great balance, pears, lemon and raspberries, imagine a perfect fruit and berry dessert, long elegant finish. 90