Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Overture
Label Name:
 
Overture By Opus One NV (2023 Release)
Country:
 
United States
Region:
 
Napa Valley
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14%
Grape(s):
 
Cabernet Sauvignon 95%; Merlot 3%; Petit Verdot 1%; Cabernet Franc 1%
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
3
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Notable notes: official Overture producer page (NV composition and tasting notes). Decanter awarded 93 for NV/related releases; Sources:

Tasting Note
Concentrated black cherry, cassis and plum framed by cedar, toasted brioche, cocoa and espresso. Velvety texture with powdery tannins, bright acidity and a long, plush finish showing dark chocolate and black pepper.

Food Pairing
Western: grilled ribeye, roast rack of lamb, mushroom risotto, aged cheddar. Asian: Korean BBQ (bulgogi), Cantonese char siu, Peking duck, braised beef with soy and star anise.

Production Method
Estate-grown Bordeaux-varietal lots from multiple vintages are fermented, blended across years and matured in French oak barrels (extended barrel aging) to achieve balance and approachability.

Vineyard Info
Opus One is the Mondavi–Rothschild partnership estate; Overture is its second wine (first produced 1993), crafted from selected estate lots for earlier drinking.