Opus One Napa Valley (2025 Release) 2015

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Opus One
Label Name:
 
Napa Valley (2025 Release)
Vintage:
 
2015
Country:
 
United States
Region:
 
Napa Valley (Oakville).
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
15%
Grape(s):
 
Cabernet Sauvignon (81%), Cabernet Franc (7%), Merlot (6%), Petit Verdot (4%), Malbec (2%).
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
5
Length:
 
5
Aroma Intensity:
 
5
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
James Suckling 98; Robert Parker/Wine Advocate (Lisa Perrotti-Brown) 97; Antonio Galloni (Vinous) 97; Wine Spectator 93; Jancis Robinson 18/20

Tasting Note
Bright red and black fruit (currant, blackberry, plum) with violet and rose petal florals, spice, cocoa and subtle cedar. Silky, fine-grained tannins, vibrant acidity and a long, elegant finish.

Food Pairing
Western: grilled ribeye, roast lamb, beef short ribs, aged hard cheeses. Asian: Peking duck, Korean BBQ (galbi), braised beef rendang, Chinese red-braised short ribs (hong shao rou).

Production Method
Estate-sourced Bordeaux blend; ~21 days skin contact, small-lot fermentations, aged ~18 months in new French oak. Harvest Sep 1–Oct 8, 2015.

Vineyard Info
Opus One, founded by Robert Mondavi and Baron Philippe de Rothschild, produces a single estate Bordeaux-style wine from Oakville vineyards. Prestigious, single-wine focus and luxury positioning.