Opus One – Opus One 2022 – Napa Valley California USA

Opus One 2022 is a polished Oakville red built around Cabernet Sauvignon, combining blueberry, cassis and red fruit with dried rose, graphite, cocoa and savory detail, framed by fine-grained tannins and a long, elegant finish.

🍷 At a Glance

• Grape: 80% Cabernet Sauvignon, 8% Petit Verdot, 6.5% Cabernet Franc, 5% Merlot, 0.5% Malbec
• Region: Oakville, Napa Valley, California, USA
• Vintage: 2022
• Aging: 18 months in new French oak
• Alcohol: 14%
• Style: Dry, structured Napa Valley red blend

👃 Tasting Notes & Experience

• Body: Medium- to full-bodied, polished and balanced
• Fruit: Blueberry, cassis and bright red fruit
• Savory: Dried rose, olive, cigar box, graphite, cocoa and orange peel
• Structure: Fine-grained tannins, juicy ripeness and a long, elegant finish with wet stone, vanilla and coffee

❤️ Why We Love It

The 2022 keeps Opus One’s signature balance of Napa Valley ripeness and structural precision. Its Cabernet Sauvignon-led blend carries generous fruit without losing freshness, while savory and mineral details give the wine depth and a clear path for further bottle development.

🍽️ Food Pairing Ideas

• Roast beef or ribeye
• Lamb
• Braised short ribs
• Mushroom and truffle dishes

👤 Who This Wine Is For

✓ Collectors seeking a cellar-worthy Napa Valley icon
✓ Cabernet and Bordeaux-blend drinkers who value polish, structure and complexity
✕ Not ideal if you prefer light, simple or sweet reds

🏭 Production

The 2022 blend is 80% Cabernet Sauvignon, 8% Petit Verdot, 6.5% Cabernet Franc, 5% Merlot and 0.5% Malbec. Skin contact lasted 20 days, followed by 18 months of aging in new French oak.

🏅 Scores

97 Points – Decanter
96 Points – James Suckling
95 Points – Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate
94 Points – Jeb Dunnuck
92 Points – Vinous
92 Points – Wine Spectator