Category: | Red Wines |
Sub-Category: | Red Wines |
Producer: | Opus One |
Label Name: | Napa Valley (2025 Release) |
Vintage: | 2005 |
Country: | United States |
Region: | Napa Valley (Oakville) |
Volume: | 750ml |
ABV: | 14.5% |
Grape(s): | Cabernet Sauvignon 88%, Merlot 5%, Petit Verdot 3%, Cabernet Franc 3%, Malbec 1% |
Acidity: | 3 |
Tannins: | 4 |
Sweetness: | 1 |
Body: | 5 |
Length: | 5 |
Aroma Intensity: | 5 |
Best Temperature: | 16-18°C |
Awards/Ratings
Selected scores: Wine Spectator ~97, Robert Parker's Wine Advocate ~95, Decanter ~96, Vinous/Vinous (Antonio Galloni) ~93, Jancis Robinson ~18/20. Commonly highly rated in international reviews and collector lists
Tasting Note
Voluptuous garnet with concentrated blueberry, rose petal, white truffle, licorice and nutmeg. Silky entry, supple mid-palate of cassis, black olive, raspberry and dark chocolate, finishing long, lush and well-balanced.
Food Pairing
Grilled ribeye or porterhouse, roast leg of lamb, mushroom risotto, aged cheddar or blue cheese; Asian: Korean BBQ (galbi), Cantonese roasted duck, soy-ginger braised short ribs, char siu pork.
Production Method
Bordeaux-style blend; 29 days skin contact; matured ~18 months in new French oak barrels; estate fruit and traditional winemaking techniques.
Vineyard Info
Opus One is a joint venture founded by Baron Philippe de Rothschild and Robert Mondavi. Estate vineyards sit primarily in Oakville; the label produces a luxury Bordeaux-style Napa blend since 1979.