Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Opus One
Label Name:
 
Napa Valley (2022 Release)
Vintage:
 
2012
Country:
 
United States
Region:
 
Napa Valley (Oakville AVA)
Volume:
 
3000ml
ABV:
 
14.5%
Grape(s):
 
Cabernet Sauvignon 79%, Cabernet Franc 7%, Petit Verdot 6%, Merlot 6%, Malbec 2%
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
5
Length:
 
5
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Robert Parker (Wine Advocate) 96/100; James Suckling 97/100; Vinous (Antonio Galloni) 95–96/100; Wine Spectator 93/100; Decanter ~97/100. Widely praised for balance, texture and aging potential

Tasting Note
Rich cassis, blackberry and black cherry with graphite, tobacco, cedar and mocha. Silky, satiny tannins, lively acidity and polished oak spice lead to a long, layered finish.

Food Pairing
Western: roasted ribeye, prime rib, lamb, beef short ribs, mushroom dishes, aged cheddar. Asian: Peking duck, Korean bulgogi/galbi, char siu, miso‑glazed short ribs — pairs well with umami‑rich and grilled/smoky preparations.

Production Method
Hand‑harvested estate fruit; component fermentations with ~18 days skin contact; aged ~18 months in French (predominantly new) oak barrels; blended and bottle‑aged prior to release.

Vineyard Info
Founded 1978 as the Mondavi–de Rothschild joint venture in Oakville; flagship Bordeaux‑style proprietary blend drawing fruit from estate parcels including To Kalon.