2.5 bottles in, so I'll do my best. After I purchased the new malbec, James recommended which and I'll review later in the week, I decided to walk the blend isle and saw that the Victor Hugo Opulence from my girlfriend's home town of Paso Robles. There were only two bottles left, so I had to act fast. The Opulence is a fantastic wine that "thelushes" have sampled before. This is my attempt to review a great wine. To start, the nose on this wine is incredible - a fabulous five grape blend! The wine is dark ruby with great clarity. I would be lying if I told you I could tell all the attributes of the varietals. What I know is the nose is huge and derived form the use of cab fran and petit verdot, a reaffirmation of why I love wine. Opulence is medium bodied. Its prominent cherry and oak, accompanied with undertones of blackberry and currant. On top of it all, TANNINS. I love tannins. 05' Opulence encompasses the velvety tannins which give the wine life and lend to aging. Cheers!
About $25.
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