Category: | Red Wines |
Sub-Category: | Red Wines |
Producer: | Opus One |
Label Name: | Napa Valley (2025 Release) |
Vintage: | 2012 |
Country: | United States |
Region: | Oakville, Napa Valley |
Volume: | 750ml |
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: | 5 |
Best Temperature: | 16-18°C |
Awards/Ratings
Notable scores for the 2012 Opus One include James Suckling 97, Robert Parker/Wine Advocate 96, Antonio Galloni/Vinous 96, Wine Spectator ~93; Decanter and other publications also rated it highly and it appears on several Top-100 lists
Tasting Note
Layered blackcurrant, blackberry and dark cherry with graphite, tobacco, cedar and forest-floor notes. Silky, satiny tannins, menthol/mineral accents and crème de cassis carry to a long, polished finish.
Food Pairing
Western: grilled ribeye, roast lamb, beef Wellington, mushroom risotto. Asian: Peking duck, Korean BBQ (bulgogi/grilled short rib), char siu, soy-braised short ribs.
Production Method
Component lots fermented separately (≈18 days maceration), then blended and aged ~18 months in French oak (predominantly new).
Vineyard Info
Opus One, founded by Robert Mondavi and Baron Philippe de Rothschild, produces a Bordeaux-style Napa blend from estate parcels in Oakville; flagship since 1979.