Category: | Red Wines |
Sub-Category: | Red Wines |
Producer: | Opus One |
Label Name: | Napa Valley |
Vintage: | 2019 |
Country: | United States |
Region: | Napa Valley (Oakville) |
Volume: | 375ml |
ABV: | 13.5% |
Grape(s): | Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot, Cabernet Franc, Malbec |
Acidity: | 3 |
Tannins: | 4 |
Sweetness: | 1 |
Body: | 5 |
Length: | 5 |
Aroma Intensity: | 5 |
Best Temperature: | 16-18°C |
Awards/Ratings
Major scores: James Suckling 99; Robert Parker's Wine Advocate 97–99 (Lisa Perrotti‑Brown); Vinous 97; Jeb Dunnuck ~97; Wine Spectator 95. Aged 19 months in new French oak; 5%
Tasting Note
Concentrated black plum, cassis and blueberry with dried rose petal and violet aromatics. Creamy, satiny texture, fine-grained tannins, notes of espresso, cocoa and dark chocolate bitterness; bright freshness and a long, mineral finish.
Food Pairing
Western: grilled ribeye, roast lamb, venison, aged cheddar, truffle‑tagliatelle. Asian: Peking duck, Korean BBQ short ribs (galbi), Cantonese roast pork (char siu), Sichuan pepper beef or rich miso‑glazed dishes.
Production Method
Bordeaux‑style blend; ~22 days skin contact, fermented (largely with ambient/native yeasts), then aged 19 months in 100% new French oak before bottling.
Vineyard Info
Opus One was established by Robert Mondavi and Baron Philippe de Rothschild; single‑estate winery in Oakville with parcels including To Kalon. Focused on a single, flagship Bordeaux‑style wine since 1979.