Category: | Red Wines |
Sub-Category: | Red Wines |
Producer: | Opus One |
Label Name: | Napa Valley (2025 Release) |
Vintage: | 2015 |
Country: | United States |
Region: | Napa Valley (Oakville). |
Volume: | 750ml |
ABV: | 15% |
Grape(s): | Cabernet Sauvignon (81%), Cabernet Franc (7%), Merlot (6%), Petit Verdot (4%), Malbec (2%). |
Acidity: | 3 |
Tannins: | 4 |
Sweetness: | 1 |
Body: | 5 |
Length: | 5 |
Aroma Intensity: | 5 |
Best Temperature: | 16-18°C |
Awards/Ratings
James Suckling 98; Robert Parker/Wine Advocate (Lisa Perrotti-Brown) 97; Antonio Galloni (Vinous) 97; Wine Spectator 93; Jancis Robinson 18/20
Tasting Note
Bright red and black fruit (currant, blackberry, plum) with violet and rose petal florals, spice, cocoa and subtle cedar. Silky, fine-grained tannins, vibrant acidity and a long, elegant finish.
Food Pairing
Western: grilled ribeye, roast lamb, beef short ribs, aged hard cheeses. Asian: Peking duck, Korean BBQ (galbi), braised beef rendang, Chinese red-braised short ribs (hong shao rou).
Production Method
Estate-sourced Bordeaux blend; ~21 days skin contact, small-lot fermentations, aged ~18 months in new French oak. Harvest Sep 1–Oct 8, 2015.
Vineyard Info
Opus One, founded by Robert Mondavi and Baron Philippe de Rothschild, produces a single estate Bordeaux-style wine from Oakville vineyards. Prestigious, single-wine focus and luxury positioning.