Overture Overture By Opus One NV (2022 Release)

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Overture
Label Name:
 
Overture By Opus One NV (2022 Release)
Country:
 
United States
Region:
 
Napa Valley (Oakville)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13.5%
Grape(s):
 
Cabernet Sauvignon 94%, Cabernet Franc 3%, Merlot 1.5%, Malbec 1%, Petit Verdot 0.5%
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
3
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
5
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Decanter — 93 points (Overture 2022 review)

Tasting Note
Bright cherry and fresh forest berries with violet and rose-petal perfume. Blackberry, blueberry and wild cherry on the palate, lively acidity, fine-grained tannins, with mocha and black‑tea notes on a long, rounded finish.

Food Pairing
Western: grilled lamb chops, roast beef, mushroom risotto, aged cheddar. Asian: Peking duck, Korean BBQ short ribs, char siu, Sichuan beef.

Production Method
Selected estate lots blended from five Bordeaux varieties; ~20 days skin contact and 18 months aging in new French oak. 2022 released as a single-vintage Overture.

Vineyard Info
Opus One is a Napa Valley partnership founded by Robert Mondavi and Baron Philippe de Rothschild. Overture is the estate’s second wine, designed for earlier accessibility while reflecting estate terroir.