Opus One Napa Valley (2025 Release) 2014

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Opus One
Label Name:
 
Napa Valley (2025 Release)
Vintage:
 
2014
Country:
 
United States
Region:
 
Napa Valley (Oakville)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14.5%
Grape(s):
 
Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Petit Verdot, Malbec
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
5
Length:
 
5
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
James Suckling 97; Vinous 96; Robert Parker (Wine Advocate) 96; Wine Spectator 95; Decanter 93

Tasting Note
Concentrated blackcurrant, blackberry and black cherry with floral violet, graphite, cedar, tobacco and spice. Silky entry, fine-grained firm tannins, savory herb undertones and mocha; long, mineral-tinged finish.

Food Pairing
Western: grilled ribeye, roast lamb, venison, mushroom risotto; Asian: Peking duck, Cantonese char siu, Korean BBQ short ribs (galbi), braised beef with soy and star anise.

Production Method
Hand-harvested; fermented with ~20 days skin contact; matured ~18 months in new French oak barriques; traditional Bordeaux-style blending and careful sorting.

Vineyard Info
Founded 1979 by Robert Mondavi and Baron Philippe de Rothschild; iconic Oakville estate producing Opus One, ~25,000 cases annually; focused on Bordeaux-style, high-end Napa Cabernet blends.