2002, 2003 and 2004 vertical tasting of Opus One, Napa Valley

It was a rare and wonderful event to be able to taste three vintages of a wine as renowned as Opus One.  A joint project by Robert Mondavi and Baron Phillipe de Rothschild, the ratings from wine press were all in the 90s with 2004 at a 95-96.  The wines had been stored well, all three bottles were in excellent shape. A family group enjoyed 2002, 2003 and 2004, everyone tasting each vintage, then enjoying them with - what else - grilled ribeye.  Luckily everyone's favorite was not the same, and we had no leftovers!  The current vintage, 2010, is selling on the website opusonewinery.com for $235 per bottle.

Grilled ribeye with chimichurri, grilled artichokes, roasted broccoli, crispy new potatoes.

Daughter Liz had made a delicious dessert with an almond macaroon crust, chocolate and cherries.  You can check out her blog, my1stwordwaschocolate.com