Opus One Napa Valley 2019

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Opus One
Label Name:
 
Napa Valley
Vintage:
 
2019
Country:
 
United States
Region:
 
Napa Valley (Oakville AVA)
Volume:
 
1500ml
ABV:
 
13.5%
Grape(s):
 
Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot, Cabernet Franc, Malbec
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
5
Length:
 
5
Aroma Intensity:
 
5
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Robert Parker/Wine Advocate 97-99; Vinous (Antonio Galloni) 97; Wine Spectator 95; Jeb Dunnuck 97; James Suckling 99; widely praised in international reviews and recommended for long-term cellaring

Tasting Note
Layered blackcurrant, blackberry and black cherry with violet and dried rose petal; notes of graphite, espresso, cedar and dark chocolate. Silky, full-bodied with fine-grained tannins and a long, mineral-tinged finish.

Food Pairing
Western: grilled ribeye, roast lamb, beef Wellington, aged cheddar. Asian: Korean BBQ (galbi), Chinese-style roast duck or char siu, miso-glazed short ribs, wagyu yakiniku.

Production Method
Mostly ambient-yeast fermentation with ~22 days maceration; aged ~19 months in new French oak barrels; estate lots blended and lightly filtered prior to bottling.

Vineyard Info
Founded 1978 as a joint venture between Robert Mondavi and Baron Philippe de Rothschild. Estate in Oakville AVA; flagship single-vintage Bordeaux-style blend; annual production ~25,000 cases; second wine is Overture.