Opus One 2019
Opus One Winery (est. 1979) · Opus One, Oakville, Napa Valley, California
The 2019 Opus One is a vintage for the ages.
Nose
Exuberant and layered — ripe cassis, blackberry preserves, candied violet, dark chocolate.
Palate
Medium-bodied with fine-grained tannins, vibrant acidity, red and black berry preserves.
Finish
Epic in length — dark fruit to earth to mineral over several minutes.
- Varietal
- Cabernet Sauvignon (78%)
- Blend
- 78% Cabernet Sauvignon / 8% Merlot / 6% Cabernet Franc / 6% Petit Verdot / 2% Malbec
- Vineyards
- Opus One Estate and To Kalon Vineyard, Oakville AVA
Cocktail Suggestion
The Opus Sangria: 1 bottle Opus One · 2 oz brandy · 1 oz Grand Marnier · fresh dark fruits.
Food Pairing
Herb-crusted rack of lamb with rosemary-red wine jus.
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