Wine prices
| Reference | Vintage / size | Price / bottle | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Producer priceRecommended retail price | 2022 / 750ml | USD 490.00≈ €427.03 · £366.15 | www.opusonewinery.com ↗ |
| Producer priceRecommended retail price | 2012 / 750ml | USD 710.00≈ €618.76 · £530.54 | www.opusonewinery.com ↗ |
| Lowest shop price | 2018 / 750ml | CHF 511.90 | fr.millesima.ch ↗ |
Latest Technical Specifications · 2023
Grape Varieties Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot, Malbec
Cabernet Sauvignon81%
Merlot7%
Cabernet Franc6%
Petit Verdot5%
Malbec1%
Region Napa Valley
Harvest Dates September 14 to October 16, 2023
Maceration 22 days
Oak Types French Oak
Production Details The season received 917 mm of rain and remained cool without notable heat events; estate budbreak was April 12, bloom May 30, and veraison August 11. The wine was barrel-aged for 19 months in French oak.
Tasting Notes Red fruit, cherry blossom, dried violet, vanilla, graphite, forest floor and tobacco; silky tannins with elderberry, cassis, black pepper, chocolate-covered orange peel, red plum and sweet oak.
2023 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot, Malbec
Cabernet Sauvignon81%
Merlot7%
Cabernet Franc6%
Petit Verdot5%
Malbec1%
Region Napa Valley
Harvest Dates September 14 to October 16, 2023
Maceration 22 days
Oak Types French Oak
Production Details The season received 917 mm of rain and remained cool without notable heat events; estate budbreak was April 12, bloom May 30, and veraison August 11. The wine was barrel-aged for 19 months in French oak.
Tasting Notes Red fruit, cherry blossom, dried violet, vanilla, graphite, forest floor and tobacco; silky tannins with elderberry, cassis, black pepper, chocolate-covered orange peel, red plum and sweet oak.
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2022 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Malbec
Cabernet Sauvignon80%
Petit Verdot8%
Cabernet Franc6.5%
Merlot5%
Malbec0.5%
Region Napa Valley
Harvest Dates August 24 to September 26, 2022
Maceration 20 days
Oak Details 100% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak100%
Oak Types French Oak
Production Details Early-winter rain exceeded the previous year's total by 12 inches, followed by an unusually dry late winter. During extreme harvest temperatures, ripe fruit was picked pre-emptively and vines received selective irrigation according to need. The wine was aged for 18 months in new French oak.
Tasting Notes Blueberry, cassis, dried rose petals, olive, cigar box and graphite; red fruit, cocoa, orange peel, wet stone, vanilla and coffee, with fine-grained tannins.
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2021 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot, Merlot, Malbec
Cabernet Sauvignon93%
Cabernet Franc4%
Petit Verdot2%
Merlot0.5%
Malbec0.5%
Region Napa Valley
Harvest Dates August 31 to September 24, 2021
Maceration 19 days
Oak Details 100% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak100%
Oak Types French Oak
Production Details The estate experienced its second-lowest recorded rainfall and lower-than-average yields. Budbreak occurred April 7 and flowering began May 17. The wine was aged for 19.5 months in new French oak.
Tasting Notes Cassis, blackberry, black cherry, violet, vanilla and baking spices; black tea, licorice and dark chocolate, with fine-grained tannins and a creamy mid-palate.
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2019 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot, Cabernet Franc, Malbec
Cabernet Sauvignon78%
Merlot8%
Petit Verdot6%
Cabernet Franc6%
Malbec2%
Region Napa Valley
Harvest Dates Harvest began September 10, 2019 and lasted four weeks
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Maceration 22 days
Oak Details 100% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak100%
Oak Types French Oak
Production Details Spring rainfall was nearly twice the annual average; budbreak occurred March 27, 15 days later than usual. The wine was aged for 19 months in new French oak.
Tasting Notes Black plum, blueberry, black currant, dried rose petals and mineral notes; dark fruit, savory herbs, espresso, cocoa and dark chocolate, with fine-grained tannins.
2018 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Malbec
Cabernet Sauvignon84%
Petit Verdot6%
Merlot5%
Cabernet Franc4%
Malbec1%
Region Napa Valley
Harvest Dates September 19 to October 25, 2018
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Maceration 18 days
Oak Aging 17 months
Oak Details 100% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak100%
Oak Types French Oak
Production Details The vineyards experienced consistent weather and milder temperatures in 2018, with well-timed rainfall just before budbreak and flawless conditions during flowering and fruit set. The vintage produced higher-than-average yields, and 80% of Opus One 2018 was fermented with native yeast.
Tasting Notes
Nose: blackberry, cassis, black cherry, violets, white pepper, rose petals
Palate: fresh juicy black fruit, orange zest, licorice, dark chocolate, smooth round tannins, fresh acidity, soft creamy mouthfeel, long persistent finish
2017 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Malbec
Cabernet Sauvignon80%
Petit Verdot9%
Cabernet Franc5%
Merlot5%
Malbec1%
Region Napa Valley
Harvest Dates Harvest began September 5, 2017
Maceration 20 days
Oak Details 100% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak100%
Oak Types French Oak
Production Details Heavy winter rainfall ended a five-year drought and delayed budbreak and bloom; warm summer conditions were followed by favorable August weather. The wine was aged for 17 months in new French oak.
Tasting Notes Dark fruit, rose stems and forest floor; cassis, black cherry and cocoa, with fine-grained plush tannins and a silky texture.
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2016 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Malbec
Cabernet Sauvignon77%
Petit Verdot8%
Merlot8%
Cabernet Franc5%
Malbec2%
Region Napa Valley
Harvest Dates September 9 to October 12, 2016
Maceration 17 days
Oak Details 100% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak100%
Oak Types French Oak
Production Details Despite a fifth drought year, the Oakville estate received 28.5 inches of rain and budbreak began March 7. Moderate ripening conditions preceded a short September heat spike. The wine was aged for 18 months in new French oak.
Tasting Notes Red and blue fruit, baking spices, vanilla, spring florals, sage, rosemary and black olive; black cherry, blackberry, cassis, dark chocolate and espresso.
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2015 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Petit Verdot, Malbec
Cabernet Sauvignon81%
Cabernet Franc7%
Merlot6%
Petit Verdot4%
Malbec2%
Region Napa Valley
Harvest Dates September 1 to October 8, 2015
Maceration 21 days
Oak Details 100% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak100%
Oak Types French Oak
Production Details A warm, drought-affected season produced record-early bloom; cool flowering conditions reduced berry numbers and yields, while warm summer weather advanced veraison. The wine was aged for 18 months in new French oak.
Tasting Notes Dark fruit, spice, violet, black tea and sage; plum, blackberry, blueberry, vanilla and cocoa, with silky tannins, creamy texture and fresh acidity.
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2014 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Malbec
Cabernet Sauvignon80%
Petit Verdot7%
Cabernet Franc6%
Merlot5%
Malbec2%
Region Napa Valley
Harvest Dates September 5 to October 7, 2014
Maceration 20 days
Oak Details 100% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak100%
Oak Types French Oak
Production Details The estate recorded its earliest budbreak, while timely rainfall and mild, dry conditions supported slightly higher-than-expected yields. The wine was aged for 18 months in new French oak.
Tasting Notes Florals, garden herbs, forest floor, red cherry, blackberry and black currant; baking spice, black olive and mocha, with fine-grained tannins.
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2013 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Petit Verdot, Malbec
Cabernet Sauvignon79%
Cabernet Franc7%
Merlot6%
Petit Verdot6%
Malbec2%
Region Napa Valley
Harvest Dates September 5 to October 8, 2013
Maceration 18 days
Oak Details 100% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak100%
Oak Types French Oak
Production Details A dry, warm winter initiated an early season; favorable flowering produced strong fruit set and a bountiful estate harvest. The wine was aged for 17.5 months in new French oak.
Tasting Notes Blueberry, cassis, blackberry, rose, anise and baking spices; concentrated black fruit and dark chocolate, with velvety tannins and lively acidity.
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2012 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot, Merlot, Malbec
Cabernet Sauvignon79%
Cabernet Franc7%
Petit Verdot6%
Merlot6%
Malbec2%
Region Napa Valley
Harvest Dates September 21 to October 20, 2012
Maceration 18 days
Oak Details 100% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak100%
Oak Types French Oak
Production Details March rain following a warm, dry winter supplied water for a moderate and sunny growing season. The official PDF is internally inconsistent about barrel duration: its principal specification states 18 months in new French oak, while an additional line states 17.5 months. No settled duration is proposed.
Tasting Notes Dark fruit, forest floor and graphite; cassis, blackberry and black cherry, with satiny tannins, lively acidity and firm structure.
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2011 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot, Cabernet Franc, Malbec
Cabernet Sauvignon71%
Merlot11%
Petit Verdot9%
Cabernet Franc8%
Malbec1%
Drinking Window age-worthy
Region Napa Valley
Maceration 17 days
Oak Aging 18 months
Oak Details 100% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak100%
Oak Types French Oak
Production Details An already wet winter and spring were followed by late rainfall during flowering, which disrupted fruit set. Extra leaves and shoots were retained to reduce ground moisture, lateral growth was removed to open the canopy, and harvest was completed on October 25 after an early October storm delayed the final picks.
Tasting Notes
Nose: bright red fruits, herbes de provence, bay leaf, cassis, black tea, white pepper
Palate: fresh cherry, cranberry, boysenberry, dark chocolate, round tannins, creamy texture, satiny finish
2010 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot, Malbec
Cabernet Sauvignon84%
Merlot5.5%
Cabernet Franc5.5%
Petit Verdot4%
Malbec1%
Drinking Window very long life ahead
Region Napa Valley
Harvest Dates September 23 to October 23, 2010
Maceration 19 days
Oak Aging 18 months
Oak Details 100% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak100%
Oak Types French Oak
Production Details The 2010 vintage was marked by cold weather, untimely rainfall and late-season heat. Bud break and flowering were eight days later than the five-year average, and the fruit was picked at the first sight of ripeness.
Tasting Notes
Nose: fresh blackberry, rose petals, chocolate, espresso, fruity nuances, earthy nuances
Palate: round velvety tannins, silky texture, minerality, dark fruit, well integrated acidity
2007 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot, Malbec
Cabernet Sauvignon79%
Merlot8%
Cabernet Franc6%
Petit Verdot6%
Malbec1%
Drinking Window will age effortlessly for decades
Region Napa Valley
Maceration 20 days
Oak Aging 19 months
Oak Details 100% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak100%
Oak Types French Oak
Production Details The 2007 vintage faced a September heat spell followed by rains and the threat of frost. Selective harvesting, the majority at night, helped shape a generous vintage.
Tasting Notes
Nose: cassis, nutmeg, raspberries, cola, fresh oats, dark chocolate, forest floor
Palate: polished, supple, harmoniously precise, seamless mid-palate, soft sinewy tannins
1994 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.5%
Grape Varieties Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Malbec
Cabernet Sauvignon93%
Cabernet Franc4%
Merlot2%
Malbec1%
Region Napa Valley
Maceration 43 days
Oak Aging 18 months
Oak Details 100% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak100%
Oak Types French Oak
Extended Maceration Yes
Production Details 43 days of skin contact during fermentation. Aged 18 months in 100% new French oak barrels. Fermented in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks, malolactic conversion in new French oak barrels. Longest, coolest growing season in a decade with extended hang time. First vintage to include Malbec in the blend. Wine Spectator Top 100 #13 in 1997.
Tasting Notes
Nose: licorice, spice, blackberry, tobacco, black cherry, crushed black olive
Palate: rich, full body, supple, velvety tannins, vibrant, elegant structure
Food Pairing grilled steaks, roasted lamb with herbs, braised short ribs, hard cheeses, mushroom risotto
Critics Ratings Wine Spectator: 91
Wine Spectator91
Shop prices
| Reference | Vintage / size | Price / bottle | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shop price | 2018 / 750ml | CHF 511.90 | fr.millesima.ch ↗ |
| Shop price | 2022 / 750ml | CHF 2,360.00Recorded amount · package unit unverified | fr.millesima.ch ↗ |
Producer Information
Website
Address
1144 Oakville Cross Road, Oakville, CA 94562, USA
Phone
+1 707 944 9442
Email
Owner
Constellation Brands / Baron Philippe de Rothschild SA
Cellarmaster
Michael Silacci