2013 | JS 100
Aromas of blackcurrant, blueberry, violet, and dark chocolate with a long, elegant finish.
2016 | JS 99
The 2016 growing season in Napa Valley was described as near-perfect, resulting in ripe fruit with balanced acidity.
2017 | WA 95
The wine is known for being more savory and elegant than opulent, featuring bright fruit, tobacco, and cocoa notes.
2018 | JS 99
Profuse aromas of blackberry, cassis, and black cherry, with notes of violet, white pepper, and rose petals.
2019 | WA 99
It was aged for 19 months in new French oak, exhibiting aromas of blackcurrant, violets, rose petals, and graphite, with a creamy, structured, and long finish.
2023 | JD 98 - Arriving Q1’27
Another absolute gorgeous wine from this team, the 2023 Opus One offers up cassis, black raspberries, spicy wood, flowers, and graphite in a beautifully layered, complex, nuanced bouquet. Medium to full-bodied on the palate, with a pure, layered mouthfeel, ripe tannins, and integrated acidity, this ultra-classic, elegant Opus One will keep for 30-40 years. It's at the same level as the 2010, 2016, and 2021. Drink 2025-2065.
About Winery
Rising gracefully from the vineyards, Opus One winery stands in subtle celebration of the land and the open space that surrounds the estate. It remains an ongoing testament to the founders’ vision of a singular wine that transcends generations.
The estate vineyards of Opus One, comprised of four parcels, sit in the western portion of the famed Oakville AVA in Napa Valley. Two parcels, totaling 100 acres, are within the renowned To Kalon Vineyard. These are complemented by the combined 70 acres of the Ballestra and River parcels, which envelop the winery. In the vineyards, hand-harvesting and other traditional approaches are taken wherever they work best. When modern techniques benefit the winegrowing process, they are researched, evaluated and integrated into practice.
