Opus One

Overture Napa Valley Petit Verdot Blend

9.2782 ratings
9.189 pro ratings
Napa Valley, California, USA
Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Malbec, 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
Rob Brobst III

What’s a difference a decade makes…..

What’s a difference a decade makes…..

Sep 17th, 2022
Andrew Stover

Sommelier/Wine Director Oya & Sei, Wine Blogger ChiefWino, Founder Vino50

8.8

NV Overture by Opus One. Bordeaux style red. Likely 2000-2001 vintage wine. Intense black cherry, cassis liqueur, graphite mixed with fig, wet leaves and vanilla spice. Soft tannins. A bit one dimensional but delish with a NY strip. #wine

NV Overture by Opus One. Bordeaux style red. Likely 2000-2001 vintage wine. Intense black cherry, cassis liqueur, graphite mixed with fig, wet leaves and vanilla spice. Soft tannins. A bit one dimensional but delish with a NY strip. #wine

9 people found it helpfulJan 31st, 2014
Kevin Ortzman

I was very pleased with Opus second label. Complexity with finesse! A variety of red and blue berries, fennel, graphite and bell pepper (indicative of 2011 Cabs). Long, velvety finish.

I was very pleased with Opus second label. Complexity with finesse! A variety of red and blue berries, fennel, graphite and bell pepper (indicative of 2011 Cabs). Long, velvety finish.

4 people found it helpfulSep 10th, 2017
Marguarite Clark

Bought this wine nearly 10 years ago during an Opus tour for my dad's 85th birthday. Recently opened it to celebrate 8 yrs for my business. Dad was included in the celebration!

Bought this wine nearly 10 years ago during an Opus tour for my dad's 85th birthday. Recently opened it to celebrate 8 yrs for my business. Dad was included in the celebration!

4 people found it helpfulNov 16th, 2013
Rafael Landestoy

This was a beauty! Big bold fruit that was mostly from 2009 with a bit of 2010 fruit (hence the NV). Very much a Cali Cab vs the Opus which is very much Bordeaux in style in every way. Great bottle!

This was a beauty! Big bold fruit that was mostly from 2009 with a bit of 2010 fruit (hence the NV). Very much a Cali Cab vs the Opus which is very much Bordeaux in style in every way. Great bottle!

3 people found it helpfulJan 24th, 2015
Steven Gullo

Classic Valley Floor in style. Eucalyptus, slightest hint of bell pepper. Black fruit and cedar dominates.

Classic Valley Floor in style. Eucalyptus, slightest hint of bell pepper. Black fruit and cedar dominates.

2 people found it helpfulSep 17th, 2019
Elsie W

Alcoholic Beverages General Sales Manager, Safeway

9.7

Amazing wine! Loaded with ripe fruit notes of dark cherry, plum, and black raspberry. Tannins are not overpowering and the wine is very smooth.

Amazing wine! Loaded with ripe fruit notes of dark cherry, plum, and black raspberry. Tannins are not overpowering and the wine is very smooth.

2 people found it helpfulJun 11th, 2018
Sipping Fine Wine

Opus One is a partnership by Baron Philippe de Rothschild of France and Napa Valley’s, Robert Mondavi. Beginning in 1993 Opus One created a 2nd wine, Overture, was only available at the winery, now in wine shops. A multi-vintage blend, about 70% Cabernet Sauvignon. Nice fresh fruit aromas, sweet and ripe. On the palate cherry and blackberry, with earthy tones, Bordeaux like, adding notes of cacao and vanilla oak. Fine tannins, lingering ending with earthy mineral. Since no vintage, this wine could become old sitting on shelf. Pricey, other great wines for less.

Opus One is a partnership by Baron Philippe de Rothschild of France and Napa Valley’s, Robert Mondavi. Beginning in 1993 Opus One created a 2nd wine, Overture, was only available at the winery, now in wine shops. A multi-vintage blend, about 70% Cabernet Sauvignon. Nice fresh fruit aromas, sweet and ripe. On the palate cherry and blackberry, with earthy tones, Bordeaux like, adding notes of cacao and vanilla oak. Fine tannins, lingering ending with earthy mineral. Since no vintage, this wine could become old sitting on shelf. Pricey, other great wines for less.

2 people found it helpfulJan 15th, 2018
Maggie Harrison

Don’t underestimate this NV. the 2014 release. I’d hold this for 5 years easy.

Don’t underestimate this NV. the 2014 release. I’d hold this for 5 years easy.

2 people found it helpfulOct 21st, 2017
Matt Sterr

450 cases of this cuvée produced. Black and brooding. Silky and dry, with a nice depth of currant and earth notes.

450 cases of this cuvée produced. Black and brooding. Silky and dry, with a nice depth of currant and earth notes.

2 people found it helpfulAug 30th, 2017