2019 Buoncristiani 'O.P.C' Proprietary Red Blend Napa Valley

Winemaker Notes: The Buoncristiani O.P.C. is our Napa Valley proprietary red blend. In the quest to create a wine uniquely ours, we discovered the synergy of marrying Napa Cabernet Sauvignon with Syrah, while also folding in further complexity of texture and flavor with Napa Malbec, Merlot and Petit Verdot blenders. Grapes are sourced from some of Napa’s most prestigious vineyards including Hyde, Stagecoach, Hossfeld and Bennett. Just like our winemaking fathers before us, with “Ol’ Pa’s Cuvée” we brothers continue the family tradition of handcrafting blends that help accentuate the enjoyment of life.

To ensure our highest standard of quality, the vineyards are managed by growers who adhere to our strict viticultural philosophy and the wines are crafted with our own hands. The components of O.P.C. were harvested and fermented separately in small batches, then carefully blended in several phases during the second year of barrel aging. This 2019 O.P.C. was aged in French oak barrels for 20 months and bottled in June of 2021.

We, the Buoncristiani brothers, take pride in performing all aspects of enology, viticulture, wine production, marketing, and package design in order to share with you a true expression of our winemaking passion. BLEND: 42% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Merlot, 18% Syrah, 16% Malbec and 4% Petit Verdot

CRITICAL ACCLAIM


Wine Independent - "...Deep garnet-purple in color, it skips out of the glass with youthful notes of crushed black and red currants, fresh blackberries, and spearmint, followed by suggestions of tilled soil, star anise, and cardamom. The full-bodied palate has impressive poise, featuring expressive black and red fruit layers and a fine-grained texture, finishing long and vibrant."


James Suckling - "Aromas of fresh blueberries, blackberries, tobacco leaves, oyster shells, ink and dried violets. It’s full-bodied with velvety tannins and fresh acidity. Excellent balance with a supple, creamy texture. 42% cabernet sauvignon, 20% merlot, 18% syrah, 16% malbec and 4% petit verdot. Try from 2022."


Robert Parker's Wine Advocate - "A blend of 42% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Merlot, 18% Syrah, 16% Malbec and 4% Petit Verdot, the 2019 O.P.C. Proprietary Red Wine is the best value in the Buoncristiani lineup. Medium to full-bodied, with some dusty tannins and plenty of dark-berried fruit for balance, it finishes long, with attractive hints of loam and mocha." (9.22)