Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Opus One
Label Name:
 
Napa Valley (2022 Release)
Vintage:
 
2016
Country:
 
United States
Region:
 
Napa Valley (Oakville estate)
Volume:
 
3000ml
ABV:
 
14.5%
Grape(s):
 
Cabernet Sauvignon 77%, Petit Verdot 8%, Merlot 8%, Cabernet Franc 5%, Malbec 2%.
Method:
 
Hand-harvested estate fruit; ~17 days skin contact; matured ~18 months in new French oak barrels; precision viticulture and blending for balance.
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
5
Length:
 
5
Aroma Intensity:
 
5
Best Temperature:
 
16-18
Tasting Note:
 
Elegant, full-bodied Bordeaux-style blend: ripe black cherry, blackberry, cassis, violet, cedar, graphite and baking-spice notes; silky fine-grained tannins, bright acidity and a long, dark-chocolate and espresso-tinged finish.
Food Pairing:
 
Western: roast lamb, grilled ribeye, braised short ribs, mushroom risotto, aged cheddar. Asian: Peking duck, miso-glazed black cod, Korean BBQ short ribs, char siu pork.
Vineyard Info:
 
Founded as a partnership between Baron Philippe de Rothschild and Robert Mondavi; flagship Oakville estate producing a single proprietary Bordeaux-style wine focused on elegance and longevity.
Awards/Ratings:
 
Notable scores: James Suckling 99; Decanter 98; Wine Advocate (Lisa Perrotti-Brown) 98; Jeb Dunnuck 97+; Wine Spectator ~94