Black Opal

South Eastern Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot

9.01 ratings
-no pro ratings
South Eastern, Australia
Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot
Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Pasta, Venison, Tomato-Based, Potato, Pork, Chocolate & Caramel, White Rice, Mushrooms, Beef, Lamb, Chili & Hot Spicy, Salami & Prosciutto, Exotic Spices, Baking Spices, Herbs, Chicken, Pungent Cheese, Turkey, Soft Cheese, Beans & Peas, Hard Cheese, Duck
Top Notes For
Aaron Forel

When you “forget” an average bottle of wine in the basement, there are two outcomes: 1. It turns to vinegar or 2. You end up with a pretty good wine. And this is exactly what happened to my 1999 Black Opal. After 25 years we had a great wine for our steak dinner.

When you “forget” an average bottle of wine in the basement, there are two outcomes: 1. It turns to vinegar or 2. You end up with a pretty good wine. And this is exactly what happened to my 1999 Black Opal. After 25 years we had a great wine for our steak dinner.

Jun 7th, 2024