Opus One Napa Valley 2016

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Opus One
Label Name:
 
Napa Valley
Vintage:
 
2016
Country:
 
United States
Region:
 
Napa Valley (Oakville AVA)
Volume:
 
1500ml
ABV:
 
14.5%
Grape(s):
 
Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Malbec
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
5
Length:
 
5
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Major critic scores: James Suckling 99, Wine Advocate (Lisa Perrotti‑Brown) 98, Jeb Dunnuck 97, Vinous 96+, Decanter 98; widely praised as an outstanding 2016 Napa vintage

Tasting Note
Elegant layers of black cherry, cassis and blueberry with violet, baking spice, cedar, dark chocolate and espresso; fine-grained creamy tannins, bright lift and a long perfumed finish.

Food Pairing
Western: grilled ribeye, roasted lamb, beef Wellington, mushroom risotto, aged cheddar; Asian: Korean BBQ (bulgogi/galbi), char siu or Peking duck, braised short ribs, mildly spicy Sichuan beef.

Production Method
Hand‑harvested estate fruit; ~17 days skin contact; fermented (stainless steel) then aged ~18 months in new French oak; Bordeaux‑style assemblage and traditional vinification.

Vineyard Info
Opus One is the Mondavi–de Rothschild joint venture (announced 1980; first vintage 1979) based in Oakville, Napa Valley, producing a flagship Bordeaux‑style Cabernet blend.