Opus One 2005

It was unfortunate that I was disappointed when I tried Opus One.  It was just as AMAZING as I had imagined, but I couldn't justify paying $129 for 375ml (half- bottle). Respectfully, in my opinion, there are wines under $80 that are just as good and possibly better (listed below).  I know that I may be comparing "apples to oranges," but when you're on a budget...

Celani Family Tenacious Napa Valley 2006, 2007 - Cabernet Sauvignon $64
Shafer Relentless Napa Valley 2007 - Syrah $60
Orin Swift Papillon Napa Valley 2007 - $70 

Opus One is produced and bottled by Robert Mondavi and Baron Philippe De Rothschild, Oakville, California. It's a classic Bordeaux style blend of 88% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Merlot, 3% Petit Verdot, 3% Cabernet Franc, 1% Malbec.  Wine Advocate 95 points.

$259  

Overall: 96 (Excellent - A Must Try!) 

Morgan & York - Ann Arbor, Michigan

To paraphrase Dorothy from The Wizard of Oz - "There is no place like Morgan & York."  I have been enjoying Bordeaux and Burgandy wines, "sliced-to-order" cured meats, amazing cheeses, "the best I've ever had" caramels and full sour pickles ever since I discovered M & Y.  This is one of my favorite places in Ann Arbor.  There's really no place like it.  Just show up and you'll also be impressed.     

Morgan & York is owned and operated by Matt Morgan and Tommy York.  Their staff is both friendly and knowledgable about all of their specialty foods and wines.  I guarantee for those who are enthusiasts of wine, beer, bourbon, scotch, cheeses, coffee, sweets and so forth - you will fully appreciate the quality and impressive selection of their products.  They also do event catering, help arrange private wine and cheese parties, and have wine tasting classes.  Don't wait too long...

1928 Packard Ann Arbor, Michigan 48104
p.734.662.0798 f.734-769-9770
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Hours:
Mon-Sat: OPEN 7:30AM (for coffee), 9AM for everything else. CLOSE 9PM.
Sun: 10AM - 4PM.

Quality & Variety: 98
Quality of Service: 100
Value: 98
Atmosphere: 100
Overall: 99 (Excellent - A Must Try!)

The best caramels I've ever had.

Prosciutto di Parma

Note: pictures taken with permission from the owner.