Category: | Red Wines |
Sub-Category: | Red Wines |
Producer: | Opus One |
Label Name: | Napa Valley (2025 Release) |
Vintage: | 2013 |
Country: | United States |
Region: | Oakville, Napa Valley |
Volume: | 750ml |
ABV: | 14.5% |
Grape(s): | 79% Cabernet Sauvignon, 7% Cabernet Franc, 6% Merlot, 6% Petit Verdot, 2% Malbec |
Acidity: | 4 |
Tannins: | 4 |
Sweetness: | 1 |
Body: | 5 |
Length: | 5 |
Aroma Intensity: | 5 |
Best Temperature: | 16-18°C |
Awards/Ratings
Selected critic scores: Wine Advocate (Lisa Perrotti‑Brown) 98 pts; James Suckling 100 pts; Vinous (Antonio Galloni) ~96 pts; Decanter 94 pts; Wine Spectator ~92 pts. Drinking window widely cited (e. g. , Wine Advocate) ~2021–2046
Tasting Note
Concentrated black-fruit core (blackberry, cassis, blueberry) with rose/violet florals, cedar, tobacco and menthol. Full-bodied, plush yet firm tannins, vibrant acidity and a long perfumed finish with dark chocolate and spice.
Food Pairing
Western: grilled ribeye, roast lamb, beef bourguignon, aged hard cheeses. Asian: Peking duck, Korean BBQ (bulgogi), char siu, Sichuan peppercorn beef.
Production Method
Estate-grown fruit; fermented (stainless steel) with ~18 days skin contact; aged ~17–18 months in new French oak, blended and bottle-aged before release.
Vineyard Info
Opus One, founded by Robert Mondavi and Baron Philippe de Rothschild, is an Oakville estate producing a high‑end Bordeaux-style blend since 1979.