Opus One

Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Blend

9.388 ratings
9.215 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
Aaron Means

Lacks depth. Mediocre.

Lacks depth. Mediocre.

1 person found it helpfulJan 16th, 2018
Ted Rutledge

To all somms and wine geeks. Don't stick your nose up at opus. First experience with this estate and vintage. Underrated and very much over achieving.

To all somms and wine geeks. Don't stick your nose up at opus. First experience with this estate and vintage. Underrated and very much over achieving.

1 person found it helpfulNov 24th, 2015
Yoon Ha

Master Sommelier/Wine Director Benu

8.9

Very pretty nose with a touch too much brett on the palate.

Very pretty nose with a touch too much brett on the palate.

Feb 24th, 2017
Fernando Fernandez

Love how these wine age, super smooth nice overripe red fruits now, little leather and somewhat a little mint/menthol/eucalyptus undertone ... Long finish ... Delicious

Love how these wine age, super smooth nice overripe red fruits now, little leather and somewhat a little mint/menthol/eucalyptus undertone ... Long finish ... Delicious

Jan 30th, 2017
Jeremiah A. Flores

Blinded this hung with 2004 Palmer and 67 Lafite as the unexpected stand-out wine amongst classic old world producers. 2000 Opus in 2015. Scores listed are bias or consumed prematurely.

Blinded this hung with 2004 Palmer and 67 Lafite as the unexpected stand-out wine amongst classic old world producers. 2000 Opus in 2015. Scores listed are bias or consumed prematurely.

Nov 24th, 2015
Fernando Fernandez

Old world style with a nice layers of overripe fruit (strawberry)... Soft and still some nice acidity... Lovely

Old world style with a nice layers of overripe fruit (strawberry)... Soft and still some nice acidity... Lovely

Jan 28th, 2015
Kelly Hau

Big name big price, nothing bad to say it's a perfectly non offense awesomely made wine.

Big name big price, nothing bad to say it's a perfectly non offense awesomely made wine.

Nov 29th, 2014
Juan Valencia

Pretty stellar. Elegant and dense. Great first impression!

Pretty stellar. Elegant and dense. Great first impression!

Sep 15th, 2014
Rafael Landestoy

Old world all the way, could taste the dirt but enough fruit was coming through to make this wine a nice one.

Old world all the way, could taste the dirt but enough fruit was coming through to make this wine a nice one.

Dec 31st, 2013
Yoon Ha

Master Sommelier/Wine Director Benu

9.0

I find that the so called "off" vintages in Napa to be some of the most satisfying, such as '98 and '03.

I find that the so called "off" vintages in Napa to be some of the most satisfying, such as '98 and '03.

Apr 6th, 2013