Opus One Napa Valley (2025 Release) 2012

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Opus One
Label Name:
 
Napa Valley (2025 Release)
Vintage:
 
2012
Country:
 
United States
Region:
 
Oakville, Napa Valley
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14.5%
Grape(s):
 
Cabernet Sauvignon 79%, Cabernet Franc 7%, Petit Verdot 6%, Merlot 6%, Malbec 2%
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
5
Length:
 
5
Aroma Intensity:
 
5
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Notable scores for the 2012 Opus One include James Suckling 97, Robert Parker/Wine Advocate 96, Antonio Galloni/Vinous 96, Wine Spectator ~93; Decanter and other publications also rated it highly and it appears on several Top-100 lists

Tasting Note
Layered blackcurrant, blackberry and dark cherry with graphite, tobacco, cedar and forest-floor notes. Silky, satiny tannins, menthol/mineral accents and crème de cassis carry to a long, polished finish.

Food Pairing
Western: grilled ribeye, roast lamb, beef Wellington, mushroom risotto. Asian: Peking duck, Korean BBQ (bulgogi/grilled short rib), char siu, soy-braised short ribs.

Production Method
Component lots fermented separately (≈18 days maceration), then blended and aged ~18 months in French oak (predominantly new).

Vineyard Info
Opus One, founded by Robert Mondavi and Baron Philippe de Rothschild, produces a Bordeaux-style Napa blend from estate parcels in Oakville; flagship since 1979.