Opus One Bordeaux Blend, Napa Valley, California 2021

Opus One is a prestigious Napa Valley winery founded as a collaboration between Robert Mondavi and Baron Philippe de Rothschild. Renowned for its Bordeaux-style blends, the estate emphasizes meticulous vineyard management and sustainable practices to produce wines of exceptional quality and elegance. 

The 2021 vintage is a testament to the winery's dedication to excellence, offering a harmonious blend of flavors and a structure that promises longevity. The 2021 Opus One is a classic Napa Valley Cabernet in the making, with the potential to evolve for 20-25 years if well stored. Its harmonious blend of flavors and structure make it a standout vintage from this esteemed winery.

• WINEMAKER: Michael Silacci

• FARMING: Certified Napa Green Winery; sustainable vineyard practices including sheep grazing for land regeneration and water conservation initiatives

• VARIETY: 93% Cabernet Sauvignon, 4% Cabernet Franc, 2% Petit Verdot, 0.5% Merlot, 0.5% Malbec

• TERROIR: Napa Valley; reduced water led to lower-than-average yields, giving the fruit exceptional concentration and flavor at harvest

• VINIFICATION: 19 days of skin contact; 19.5 months aging in 100% new French oak barrels

• AGING: 19.5 months in 100% new French oak barrels

• TASTING NOTES: Seductive dark-fruit aromas of crushed cassis, blackberry, and black cherry, with subtle hints of violet, vanilla, and baking spices. The palate offers flavors of black tea, licorice, and dark chocolate, leading to a long, lingering finish.

• FOOD PAIRINGS: Ideal with grilled lamb chops, wild mushroom risotto, or a charcuterie board featuring aged cheeses and dark chocolate.

• SCORES: 99 Points – James Suckling; 98 Points – Lisa Perrott-Brown, The Wine Independent; 97 Points – Antonio Galloni, Vinous Media; 95 Points – Wine Spectator