Opus One Napa Valley (2025 Release) 2010

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Opus One
Label Name:
 
Napa Valley (2025 Release)
Vintage:
 
2010
Country:
 
United States
Region:
 
Oakville, Napa Valley
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14.5%
Grape(s):
 
Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot, Malbec
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
5
Length:
 
5
Aroma Intensity:
 
5
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Key critic scores: Robert Parker (Wine Advocate) 96; Vinous 97; Jeb Dunnuck 98; Decanter 97; Wine Spectator ~92–95. Sources: Opus One technical/tasting notes and critic reviews

Tasting Note
Blackberry and cassis layered with rose petal, espresso and dark chocolate; velvety, fine-grain tannins, subtle minerality, vibrant acidity and a long, elegant finish.

Food Pairing
Western: grilled ribeye, roast lamb, beef Wellington, truffle risotto. Asian: Peking duck, Korean BBQ (galbi), Sichuan-style beef, braised short ribs (Korean galbi jjim).

Production Method
Hand-harvested estate fruit; ~19 days skin contact, fermented (gravity-assisted) and aged ~18 months in new French oak, followed by extended bottle aging before release.

Vineyard Info
Opus One is the Mondavi–Rothschild joint venture founded 1978; single, estate-sourced Bordeaux-style blend produced in Oakville, Napa Valley with limited annual production.