Opus One Napa Valley (2024 Release) 2011

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Opus One
Label Name:
 
Napa Valley (2024 Release)
Vintage:
 
2011
Country:
 
United States
Region:
 
Napa Valley (Oakville)
Volume:
 
1500ml
ABV:
 
14%
Grape(s):
 
Cabernet Sauvignon 71%, Merlot 11%, Petit Verdot 9%, Cabernet Franc 8%, Malbec 1%
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
5
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Key scores: Decanter 95; Vinous 94; Wine Spectator 93; James Suckling 92

Tasting Note
Aromas of cassis, black cherry, rose petal and savory herbs with hints of cedar, graphite and dark chocolate. Silky, medium-full palate with concentrated dark fruit, bright acidity and refined tannins; long, savory finish.

Food Pairing
Western: grilled ribeye, roast lamb, filet mignon, wild mushroom risotto, aged cheddar. Asian: Peking duck, Cantonese char siu, Korean BBQ (bulgogi or galbi), Sichuan beef stir‑fry.

Production Method
Hand‑harvested estate fruit; temperature‑controlled fermentation in stainless steel/concrete with selective co‑fermentations and malolactic fermentation; ~18 months aging in French oak barrels, followed by bottle aging before release.

Vineyard Info
Opus One, founded as a 1978 joint venture between Baron Philippe de Rothschild and Robert Mondavi, is an Oakville estate producing a flagship Bordeaux‑style Napa blend from To‑Kalon and surrounding parcels.