Category: | Red Wines |
Sub-Category: | Red Wines |
Producer: | Opus One |
Label Name: | Napa Valley (2024 Release) |
Vintage: | 2011 |
Country: | United States |
Region: | Napa Valley (Oakville) |
Volume: | 1500ml |
ABV: | 14% |
Grape(s): | Cabernet Sauvignon 71%, Merlot 11%, Petit Verdot 9%, Cabernet Franc 8%, Malbec 1% |
Acidity: | 4 |
Tannins: | 4 |
Sweetness: | 1 |
Body: | 5 |
Length: | 4 |
Aroma Intensity: | 4 |
Best Temperature: | 16-18°C |
Awards/Ratings
Key scores: Decanter 95; Vinous 94; Wine Spectator 93; James Suckling 92
Tasting Note
Aromas of cassis, black cherry, rose petal and savory herbs with hints of cedar, graphite and dark chocolate. Silky, medium-full palate with concentrated dark fruit, bright acidity and refined tannins; long, savory finish.
Food Pairing
Western: grilled ribeye, roast lamb, filet mignon, wild mushroom risotto, aged cheddar. Asian: Peking duck, Cantonese char siu, Korean BBQ (bulgogi or galbi), Sichuan beef stir‑fry.
Production Method
Hand‑harvested estate fruit; temperature‑controlled fermentation in stainless steel/concrete with selective co‑fermentations and malolactic fermentation; ~18 months aging in French oak barrels, followed by bottle aging before release.
Vineyard Info
Opus One, founded as a 1978 joint venture between Baron Philippe de Rothschild and Robert Mondavi, is an Oakville estate producing a flagship Bordeaux‑style Napa blend from To‑Kalon and surrounding parcels.