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Opus One - Red Wine Napa Valley 2021
Sale price  $424.99 Regular price  $500.00
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Alcohol ABV
14.50%
Region
United States
Vintage
2021
Size
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Opus One 2021 is a masterful expression of Napa Valley’s Bordeaux tradition, blending Cabernet Sauvignon with small amounts of Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot, Merlot, and Malbec. The vintage was shaped by dry growing conditions that led to lower yields but fruit of great intensity and character. After careful vinification, the wine was aged for nearly twenty months in new French oak, adding polish and subtle complexity without overshadowing the purity of the fruit.

In the glass it opens with deep cassis, blackberry, and black cherry, accented by violet and a touch of vanilla. Layers of black tea, licorice, and dark chocolate emerge as it evolves, carried by fine, grained tannins that frame the wine with elegance and structure. The palate balances richness with freshness, leading into a finish that lingers gracefully with fruit, spice, and mineral tones.
Opus One 2021 pairs beautifully with refined and flavorful dishes. A herb-crusted rack of lamb or a grilled ribeye resonates with its dark fruit and oak spice, while roast duck with a berry reduction mirrors its brightness and depth. Earth-driven plates such as truffle risotto or wild mushroom ragout emphasize its complexity. For cheese, aged gouda or Gruyère provide a savory counterpoint, and dark chocolate desserts bring forward its mocha and cassis notes. This is a wine equally suited for immediate celebration or for cellaring to allow its layers to deepen over time.

Opus One

Opus One is a legendary American wine brand from Napa Valley, California, with a unique history that began in 1978 as a groundbreaking joint venture. Its identity is a testament to the collaboration between two iconic figures in the wine world: Baron Philippe de Rothschild of Bordeaux’s Château Mouton Rothschild and Napa Valley vintner Robert Mondavi. Their shared vision was to create a single, exceptional wine that would marry the classic elegance of Bordeaux with the powerful fruit of Napa Valley.

The brand's philosophy is an uncompromising pursuit of quality and a harmonious blend of tradition and innovation. Opus One is a Bordeaux-style blend, primarily focused on Cabernet Sauvignon. The winemaking process is meticulous, from hand-harvesting to extended aging in new French oak barrels. The brand has earned a global reputation as a "first growth" of California and a coveted "cult wine," highly sought after by collectors and connoisseurs. Opus One is a symbol of luxury and excellence, and its very name, which means "a first masterpiece" in Latin, perfectly encapsulates its founders' bold and ambitious vision.

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