{"product_id":"opus-one-napa-valley-california-2021","title":"Opus One, Napa Valley, California, 2021","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eOverview of the Wine\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003eHistory of Opus One\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOpus One is a partnership founded by Baron Philippe de Rothschild of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.wine.com\/list\/wine\/chateau-mouton-rothschild\/7155-102271\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eChateau Mouton Rothschild\u003c\/a\u003e in \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.wine.com\/list\/wine\/pauillac\/7155-107082\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePauillac, France\u003c\/a\u003e, and renowned Napa Valley vintner, Robert Mondavi. Producing luxury wines from its Napa Valley vineyards, the partnership made its first vintage in 1979 and has made wine at Opus One since 1991. The facial profile of the two founders is visible on their iconic label. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eOpus One Wine\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003eThe essence of time is expressed in Opus One wine by the character of each vintage. Place, often defined as terroir, represents the geography, the climate and the essential human element which is captured in the wine’s balance between power and finesse, structure and texture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGuided by the vision of our founders, winemaker Michael Silacci combines intuition and technical acumen with the dual perspective of viticulturist and winemaker. From tasting berries to careful sorting and extended aging in new French oak barrels, each stage of the winemaking process is afforded the same meticulous consideration and attention. After 18 months, the Opus One wine is bottled and held an additional 15 months until release on October 1st each year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Opus One Winery \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003eRising 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe estate vineyards of Opus One, comprised of four parcels, sit in the western portion of the famed \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.wine.com\/list\/wine\/oakville\/7155-106896\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eOakville AVA\u003c\/a\u003e 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\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eWinemakers\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003ePhilippe de Rothschild \u0026amp; Robert Mondavi\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eGrape \/ Blend\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e93% Cabernet Sauvignon, 4% Cabernet Franc, 2% Petit Verdot, and 0.5% each of Merlot and Malbec\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eOrigin\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eOakville, Napa Valley, California\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eWinemaker's Tasting Notes\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Opus One 2021 effuses seductive, dark-fruit aromas of crushed cassis, blackberry, and black cherry with subtle hints of violet, vanilla, and baking spices. Bright and fresh on the attack, concentrated flavors mirror the aromas and are coupled with an exceptionally plush, creamy texture in the mid-palate from the fine-grained tannins. Poignant notes of black tea, licorice, and dark chocolate lead to a long lingering finish. With attentive cellaring, the wine will delight for decades to come.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e100 Points - Jane Anson\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eA classical vintage that perfectly suits the Opus style. Gorgeous vivid plum colour, sculpted, balanced, with a ton of lift, waves of rose petals, iris and peony, soft grilled cumin, sage and white pepper spice. Love the hidden power here and the supple slightly chalky tannins that are structured in their architecture with a precision and carved quality. Precise, layered and stretched out, a brilliant Opus, concentrated and yet delicate. Feels pared back and captures the spirit of early Opus, when it moved forward the conversation of what Napa could be. Michael Silacci director, 100% new oak for ageing extremely well integrated even now.\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e99 Points - Jeb Dunnuck\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe 2021 Opus One is another riveting wine from this estate. Pure cassis, graphite, chocolate, and nicely integrated oak, as well as an undeniable sense of minerality, all emerge from the glass, and it hits the palate with medium to full-bodied richness, building tannins, wonderful purity and precision, and a great finish. This is a classic Napa Valley Cabernet in the making, and it's going to evolve for 20-25 years if well stored.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e99 Points - James Suckling\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAn enticing aroma of violets, cherry blossoms, fresh blue and black fruit and great structure define this beautiful, age-worthy wine. Subtle layering of fruit and oak spices between firm, fine-grained and supportive tannins gives it a calm intensity. So elegant and polished. Hints of cinnamon and graphite accent blackcurrant and blueberry flavors that linger and grow in a long finish. Already attractive to drink, but best after 2029.\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e98 Points - The Wine Independent\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe 2021 Opus One is composed of 93% Cabernet Sauvignon, 4% Cabernet Franc, 2% Petit Verdot, and 0.5% each of Merlot and Malbec. It was bottled in July 2023. Deep garnet-purple in color, it comes barreling out of the glass with gregarious notions of creme de cassis, wild blueberries, and redcurrant jelly followed by hints of cedar chest, sassafras, vanilla pod, and dark chocolate plus a waft of lilacs. The medium to full-bodied palate delivers shimmery red, black, and blue fruit layers with a firm texture of rounded tannins and impressive tension, finishing long and fragrant.\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eProduct size: 750ml\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SGWS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50442999300401,"sku":null,"price":499.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0275\/0441\/0666\/files\/Opus_One_Napa_Valley_California_2021_b3828316-329f-43e3-8215-fc906206b1c1.jpg?v=1757424478","url":"https:\/\/marchantofwine.com\/products\/opus-one-napa-valley-california-2021","provider":"Merchant of Wine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}