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% |
Acidity: | 4 |
Tannins: | 4 |
Sweetness: | 1 |
Body: | 5 |
Length: | 5 |
Aroma Intensity: | 5 |
Best Temperature: | 16-18°C |
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
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.
Production Method
Estate fruit fermented (2019 used native yeasts), matured ~19 months in 100% new French oak; Bordeaux-style blending and cellaring for extended aging.
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.