The 2006 BuonCristiani OPC arrived in the office several weeks ago as a “Thank You” gift from a corporate friend for completing a big job. This Rampant Oenophile was just waiting for a suitable opportunity to share it with good friends, which presented itself at a house warming recently. We enjoyed the OPC, a big, dry, rich, nearly purple Cabernet Sauvignon blend that is well worth the $40 it costs from the winery.
It’s a Napa Valley blend of 42% Cab, 30% Syrah, 20% Merlot, and 8% Malbec, the range of which softens the dry Cabernet grapes without diluting the big bold flavors. This wine rewards good food, and we served it with a selection of “stinky” cheeses, fresh artisan breads, olives and nuts as complements. You’ll find a lot of complexity in this exceptional wine, and though the OPC is tough to find in stores, it’s a worthy treasure should you hunt for it.
It’s a Napa Valley blend of 42% Cab, 30% Syrah, 20% Merlot, and 8% Malbec, the range of which softens the dry Cabernet grapes without diluting the big bold flavors. This wine rewards good food, and we served it with a selection of “stinky” cheeses, fresh artisan breads, olives and nuts as complements. You’ll find a lot of complexity in this exceptional wine, and though the OPC is tough to find in stores, it’s a worthy treasure should you hunt for it.
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