Opus One Napa Valley (2025 Release) 2013

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Opus One
Label Name:
 
Napa Valley (2025 Release)
Vintage:
 
2013
Country:
 
United States
Region:
 
Oakville, Napa Valley
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14.5%
Grape(s):
 
79% Cabernet Sauvignon, 7% Cabernet Franc, 6% Merlot, 6% Petit Verdot, 2% Malbec
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
5
Length:
 
5
Aroma Intensity:
 
5
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Selected critic scores: Wine Advocate (Lisa Perrotti‑Brown) 98 pts; James Suckling 100 pts; Vinous (Antonio Galloni) ~96 pts; Decanter 94 pts; Wine Spectator ~92 pts. Drinking window widely cited (e. g. , Wine Advocate) ~2021–2046

Tasting Note
Concentrated black-fruit core (blackberry, cassis, blueberry) with rose/violet florals, cedar, tobacco and menthol. Full-bodied, plush yet firm tannins, vibrant acidity and a long perfumed finish with dark chocolate and spice.

Food Pairing
Western: grilled ribeye, roast lamb, beef bourguignon, aged hard cheeses. Asian: Peking duck, Korean BBQ (bulgogi), char siu, Sichuan peppercorn beef.

Production Method
Estate-grown fruit; fermented (stainless steel) with ~18 days skin contact; aged ~17–18 months in new French oak, blended and bottle-aged before release.

Vineyard Info
Opus One, founded by Robert Mondavi and Baron Philippe de Rothschild, is an Oakville estate producing a high‑end Bordeaux-style blend since 1979.