Opus One Napa Valley 2018

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Opus One
Label Name:
 
Napa Valley
Vintage:
 
2018
Country:
 
United States
Region:
 
Oakville, Napa Valley
Volume:
 
1500ml
ABV:
 
14%
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
Notable scores: James Suckling 99; Wine Advocate (Lisa Perrotti-Brown) 98; Jeb Dunnuck 97; Wine Spectator 96; Decanter 95

Tasting Note
Profuse blackberry, cassis and black cherry with violet, white pepper and rose-petal notes; orange zest, licice and dark chocolate on a soft, creamy palate with round tannins, bright freshness and a long, persistent finish.

Food Pairing
Western: grilled/wagyu ribeye, roast lamb, braised short ribs, truffle tagliatelle, aged hard cheeses. Asian: Peking duck, Cantonese char siu, Korean BBQ (galbi), Chinese red-braised beef, miso-marinated beef skewers.

Production Method
Hand-harvested, small-lot fermentations; ~18 days skin contact; aged ~17 months in new French oak barrels (French cooperages) before bottling.

Vineyard Info
Founded as a joint venture between Robert Mondavi and Baron Philippe de Rothschild (est. 1978); estate in Oakville producing a single premium Bordeaux-style blend (Opus One). Annual grand vin production ~25,000 cases.