Category: | Red Wines |
Sub-Category: | Red Wines |
Producer: | Opus One |
Label Name: | Napa Valley |
Vintage: | 2018 |
Country: | United States |
Region: | Oakville, Napa Valley |
Volume: | 1500ml |
ABV: | 14% |
Grape(s): | Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Malbec |
Acidity: | 3 |
Tannins: | 4 |
Sweetness: | 1 |
Body: | 5 |
Length: | 5 |
Aroma Intensity: | 4 |
Best Temperature: | 16-18°C |
Awards/Ratings
Notable scores: James Suckling 99; Wine Advocate (Lisa Perrotti-Brown) 98; Jeb Dunnuck 97; Wine Spectator 96; Decanter 95
Tasting Note
Profuse blackberry, cassis and black cherry with violet, white pepper and rose-petal notes; orange zest, licice and dark chocolate on a soft, creamy palate with round tannins, bright freshness and a long, persistent finish.
Food Pairing
Western: grilled/wagyu ribeye, roast lamb, braised short ribs, truffle tagliatelle, aged hard cheeses. Asian: Peking duck, Cantonese char siu, Korean BBQ (galbi), Chinese red-braised beef, miso-marinated beef skewers.
Production Method
Hand-harvested, small-lot fermentations; ~18 days skin contact; aged ~17 months in new French oak barrels (French cooperages) before bottling.
Vineyard Info
Founded as a joint venture between Robert Mondavi and Baron Philippe de Rothschild (est. 1978); estate in Oakville producing a single premium Bordeaux-style blend (Opus One). Annual grand vin production ~25,000 cases.