Category: | Red Wines |
Sub-Category: | Red Wines |
Producer: | Opus One |
Label Name: | Napa Valley |
Vintage: | 2018 |
Country: | United States |
Region: | Oakville, Napa Valley |
Volume: | 750ml |
ABV: | 14% |
Grape(s): | Cabernet Sauvignon (84%), Petit Verdot (6%), Merlot (5%), Cabernet Franc (4%), Malbec (1%) |
Acidity: | 3 |
Tannins: | 4 |
Sweetness: | 1 |
Body: | 5 |
Length: | 5 |
Aroma Intensity: | 5 |
Best Temperature: | 16-18°C |
Awards/Ratings
James Suckling 99; Robert Parker's Wine Advocate 98; Jeb Dunnuck 97; Vinous ~95; Decanter 95; Wine Spectator ~94 (critical consensus: outstanding/highly acclaimed vintage)
Tasting Note
Profuse blackberry, cassis and black cherry aromas with violets, white pepper and rose petals. Flavors of juicy black fruit, orange zest, licorice and dark chocolate; smooth, polished tannins, fresh acidity and a long, persistent, creamy finish.
Food Pairing
Western: grilled Wagyu or ribeye, roast lamb, beef Wellington, truffle tagliatelle, aged hard cheeses (Parmigiano, aged cheddar). Asian: Korean BBQ (galbi), char siu or Cantonese roast pork, Peking duck, mushroom or truffle fried rice, soy-braised short ribs.
Production Method
Traditional red winemaking with 18 days skin contact; aged 17 months in new French oak; selection of estate fruit and careful élevage to balance fruit, tannin and oak.
Vineyard Info
Founded in 1978 as a Mondavi–de Rothschild joint venture in Oakville. Produces a single Bordeaux-style grand vin (Opus One) from estate blocks; annual production ~25,000 cases; second wine is Overture.