Category: | Red Wines |
Sub-Category: | Red Wines |
Producer: | Opus One |
Label Name: | Napa Valley |
Vintage: | 2021 |
Country: | United States |
Region: | Oakville, Napa Valley, California |
Volume: | 750ml |
ABV: | 14.1% |
Grape(s): | 93% Cabernet Sauvignon, 4% Cabernet Franc, 2% Petit Verdot, 0.5% Merlot, 0.5% Malbec |
Acidity: | 3 |
Tannins: | 4 |
Sweetness: | 1 |
Body: | 5 |
Length: | 5 |
Aroma Intensity: | 5 |
Best Temperature: | 16-18°C |
Awards/Ratings
Notable scores/notes: Jane Anson/Decanter 100; James Suckling 99; Vinous (Antonio Galloni) 97; Jeb Dunnuck 97–98; Robert Parker's Wine Advocate ~96. Bottled July 2023; 19. 5 months in new French oak
Tasting Note
Crushed cassis, blackberry and black cherry with violet, cedar, vanilla and baking spice. Plush, creamy mid‑palate with fine‑grained tannins, black tea, licorice and dark chocolate notes; long, mineral-tinged finish. Ageworthy and elegant.
Food Pairing
Western: roast ribeye, braised short ribs, lamb, mushroom risotto, aged cheddar. Asian: Peking duck, Korean BBQ (galbi), char siu, Sichuan beef, hearty Korean stews.
Production Method
Small-lot fermentations with ~19 days skin contact; aged 19.5 months in 100% new French oak. Traditional Bordeaux‑style vinification with careful extraction, blending and bottle maturation.
Vineyard Info
Opus One (founded 1978 as the Mondavi–de Rothschild joint venture) produces a single Bordeaux-style grand vin from its Oakville estate, emphasizing meticulous viticulture and bench‑made winemaking.