2019 Opus One Napa Valley

• "Fantastic Length and Structure to the Wine"~99 JS
• "Brilliant and Certainly a Worthy"~ 97 JD
• "An Especially Showy Opus One That Will Drink Well" ~97 VM
• "A Truly Magnificent Opus One!" ~ 97 RP
• Cult Winery Founded by Robert Mondavi & Mouton Rothschild's Owner
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About the Wine

Opus One was founded by Baron Philippe de Rothschild, legendary proprietor of Château Mouton Rothschild, and renowned Napa Valley vintner Robert Mondavi. By combining the great winemaking traditions and innovations of both families, the founders’ singular goal was to create an exceptional wine in the heart of Napa Valley. Opus One, like any great work, arose out of passion. Dedicated to uncompromised quality, Opus One’s sole purpose is to express this vision and passionate spirit for generations to come.

The estate vineyards of Opus One, comprised of 4 parcels, sit in the western portion of the famed Oakville AVA. 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.

Winemaker Michael Silacci commented that usually the blends are finished in January or February after the vintage. This year, with the 2019s, he was still tweaking the blend, but he did mention that this is "pretty close to the final blend."

Tasting Notes

The Opus One 2019 has intense aromas of black plum, blueberry, black currant, and dried rose petals, accentuated by mineral undertones. The creamy, satiny texture is framed by fine-grained tannins. The freshness and soft glow of acidity create a subtle tension with dark fruit flavors, savory herbs, espresso, and cocoa. A delicate dark chocolate bitterness lingers on the finish.

Cabernet Sauvignon 78%, Petit Verdot 7%, Merlot 8%, Cabernet Franc 6%, and Malbec 1%

Critical Reviews

The purity of fruit is really something else here, with currants and fresh flowers, such as violets and roses. Flower stems as well. Fantastic length and structure to the wine, with tightness and focus. Wonderful fruit. Graceful.  ~99 James Suckling

The 2019 Opus One shows off the more opulent side of the vintage to great effect. Sumptuous dark fruit, spice, and floral accents wrap around the palate, with a fair amount of new oak adding volume and exotic flair. This is an especially showy Opus One that will drink well with minimal cellaring. ~97 Vinous Media

The 2019 Opus One is brilliant and certainly a worthy follow-up to the 2018. Pure cassis fruits, notes of violets, rose petals, and lead pencil, medium to full body, nicely integrated background oak, and terrific tannins all define this beauty, and while it has the vintage's up-front charm, it's going to age beautifully for 20+ years as well. ~ 97 Jeb Dunnuck

Deep garnet-purple in color, the 2019 Opus One leaps from the glass with notes of Black Forest cake, Morello cherries, mulberries, and fresh blackcurrants plus hints of licorice, wilted roses, Sichuan pepper, and iron ore. Full-bodied, the palate is jam-packed with juicy black, blue, and red fruits, framed by velvety tannins and background freshness, finishing on a compelling earthy/mineral note. Tasted as a barrel sample, this is a truly magnificent Opus One in the making! ~97 Robert Parker

Elegantly styled, despite some serious heft, this offers a mix of alluring mulberry, griotte, and cassis notes bearing a gently mulled edge, while flashes of apple wood, sweet bay leaf, and red tea flicker along the edges. Very refined in feel, with seamless structure extending the finish so the fruit can linger. ~95 Wine Spectator

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