Expect black currant, dark cherry, cedar, graphite, refined oak spice, and dried herb with full body, structured tannins, and bright acidity. The 2011 Napa vintage was cool — Opus One's 2011 is generally considered more elegant and restrained than warmer years.
- Varietal
- Cabernet Sauvignon-dominant Bordeaux blend (typically Cab Sauv, Cab Franc, Merlot, Petit Verdot, Malbec)
- Region
- USA / California / Napa Valley / Oakville
- Body
- Full
- Style
- dry red, structured, age-worthy, iconic
The producer
Opus One was founded in 1979 as a partnership between Robert Mondavi and Baron Philippe de Rothschild of Château Mouton Rothschild — one of the first major Napa-Bordeaux collaborations and a defining moment in California's emergence as a world-class wine region. The estate's iconic mound-shaped winery sits in Oakville. Now part of Constellation Brands.
What critics say
Opus One consistently receives strong reviews and is one of the most recognized luxury Napa wines globally. The 2011 vintage was cool and produced more restrained wines than typical Napa years.
Pairing
Filet mignon with truffle, herb-crusted rack of lamb, dry-aged ribeye