COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2018
GRAPE
Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Malbec
PRODUCER
Opus One
REGION
California
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Opus One, a joint venture founded in 1979 by Baron Philippe de Rothschild and Robert Mondavi, represents a fusion of Old World winemaking heritage and New World innovation. The estate's vineyards are located in the Oakville AVA of Napa Valley, benefiting from a unique terroir. The 2018 vintage is distinguished by its elegance and refined balance, a testament to the winery's ongoing pursuit of quality. This particular bottling is presented in a Magnum format, which allows for a more gradual and potentially more nuanced evolution over time.
ALCOHOL
14.0%
AVG. PRICE
€5892
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
A collaboration between two legendary wine families.
Fact 02
First vintage to utilize 80% wild yeast fermentation.
Fact 03
A Magnum bottle offers a slower, more graceful aging process.
Fact 04
The estate vineyards span four distinct parcels in Oakville.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The winemaking process for Opus One involves meticulous attention to detail from vineyard to bottle. Grapes undergo extended skin contact for 18 days. The 2018 vintage notably utilized 80% wild yeast fermentation, a departure from previous practices, aiming to enhance complexity. Following fermentation, the wine is aged for 17 months in 100% new French oak barrels. The harvest for the 2018 vintage spanned from September 19th to October 25th, reflecting a careful approach to fruit selection.
