Opus One

Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Blend

9.3138 ratings
8.912 pro ratings
Napa Valley, California, USA
Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Petit Verdot
Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Pasta, Venison, Tomato-Based, Potato, Pork, Chocolate & Caramel, White Rice, Mushrooms, Beef, Lamb, Chili & Hot Spicy, Pungent Cheese, Salami & Prosciutto, Hard Cheese, Exotic Spices, Baking Spices, Herbs, Chicken, Turkey, Soft Cheese, Beans & Peas, Duck, Blue Cheese, Onion
Top Notes For
Christian Gourdin

Opus

1 person found it helpfulOct 14th, 2014
Carl Fischer

Pulled this 13 year old bottle to celebrate our 13th anniversary. Besides a cork that disintegrated, the wine was excellent. Aromas of cedar and wood on the nose, bright fruit and cassis flavors dominated the palate, medium bodied with tannins still present but well-integrated. This bottle was extra special as it was the first "high-end" wine we ever purchased so fun to drink it and compare to what we like today. It showed strong!

Pulled this 13 year old bottle to celebrate our 13th anniversary. Besides a cork that disintegrated, the wine was excellent. Aromas of cedar and wood on the nose, bright fruit and cassis flavors dominated the palate, medium bodied with tannins still present but well-integrated. This bottle was extra special as it was the first "high-end" wine we ever purchased so fun to drink it and compare to what we like today. It showed strong!

Nov 9th, 2016
Whitney Bouck

Rich but very well balanced, perfect time to drink this wine. Outstanding fruit, nice and subtle. Wonderful.

Rich but very well balanced, perfect time to drink this wine. Outstanding fruit, nice and subtle. Wonderful.

Aug 9th, 2015
Bryan Maxson

Still young

Still young

Jul 2nd, 2015
Zoe Shyn

2013

2013

Dec 29th, 2013
Donald Patz

Owner/Winemaker Patz & Hall

8.6

At the Wine Spectator Magnum Party!

At the Wine Spectator Magnum Party!

May 31st, 2013
Veronica S

After 20 years, it still took extensive decanting to soften the initially gripping tannins. Once it did, beautiful dark fruits came through. Black currants, stewed prunes, delicious and full on the palate. Outstanding. Paired well with Brie and beef chow fun!! 

After 20 years, it still took extensive decanting to soften the initially gripping tannins. Once it did, beautiful dark fruits came through. Black currants, stewed prunes, delicious and full on the palate. Outstanding. Paired well with Brie and beef chow fun!! 

May 14th, 2024
Anthony Cammarata Jr.

Still one of my favorite full bodied high tannin wine with hint of tobacco and spices. This particular bottle started flat but opened up after a long decanter.

Still one of my favorite full bodied high tannin wine with hint of tobacco and spices. This particular bottle started flat but opened up after a long decanter.

Jun 19th, 2022
Isaac Beeri

Young, sooo young.

Young, sooo young.

Feb 19th, 2021
Anthony Cammarata Jr.

Takes a while to open but when it does, classic Opus. Less tannin than other years with lots of dark berry flavors.

Takes a while to open but when it does, classic Opus. Less tannin than other years with lots of dark berry flavors.

Dec 25th, 2020