Sommelier Profile
Opus One Napa Valley Red Wine
Oakville, Napa Valley, California
Supple, polished, and deeply fruited, with blackberry, cassis, plum, violet, cedar, and dark chocolate. The tannins are refined and persistent, giving the wine a long, glossy finish.
Oakville, Napa Valley, California
Opus One comes from Oakville, a warm but moderated Napa Valley district where alluvial fans and excellent drainage suit structured Cabernet blends. The style combines Napa ripeness with a Bordeaux-inspired sense of proportion.
Cabernet Sauvignon-led Bordeaux blend
Cabernet Sauvignon forms the core, typically supported by Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot, and Malbec. The blend layers black fruit, floral lift, spice, and finely managed tannins.
Alluvial gravel, clay loam, and volcanic influence help build concentration without sacrificing freshness. Small-lot fermentation and French oak aging emphasize polish, dark fruit, and subtle mocha-spice tones.
Aromas tend toward cassis, blackberry, violet, cedar, and restrained oak spice, with herbal bay and cocoa accents emerging as the wine opens.
Founded as a collaboration between Robert Mondavi and Baron Philippe de Rothschild, Opus One remains one of Napa's most internationally recognized luxury labels.