Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Opus One
Label Name:
 
Napa Valley
Vintage:
 
2019
Country:
 
United States
Region:
 
Oakville AVA, Napa Valley, California
Volume:
 
3000ml
ABV:
 
13.5%
Grape(s):
 
Cabernet Sauvignon 78%, Merlot 8%, Petit Verdot 6%, Cabernet Franc 6%, Malbec 2%
Method:
 
Estate fruit fermented (2019 used native yeasts), matured ~19 months in 100% new French oak; Bordeaux-style blending and cellaring for extended aging.
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
5
Length:
 
5
Aroma Intensity:
 
5
Best Temperature:
 
16-18
Tasting Note:
 
Concentrated cassis, blackberry and mulberry with floral violets, graphite and cedar. Silky tannins, bright acidity and dark chocolate notes lead to a long, polished finish with savory, mineral undertones.
Food Pairing:
 
Western: grilled ribeye, roast lamb, mushroom risotto, aged cheddar. Asian: Peking duck, Korean BBQ (bulgogi), char siu, Szechuan pepper beef.
Vineyard Info:
 
Opus One, founded by Robert Mondavi and Baron Philippe de Rothschild (1978), produces a single-premium Bordeaux-style Napa blend; Michael Silacci leads winemaking.
Awards/Ratings:
 
Robert Parker/Wine Advocate: 98–99 pts (various sources); Vinous (Antonio Galloni): 97; Wine Spectator: 95; Jeb Dunnuck: 97; The Wine Independent/Lisa Perrotti-Brown: 98