Critical Acclaim
94pts Jeb Dunnuck
96pts Jane Anson
The 2022 vintage has garnered widespread acclaim, with Jeb Dunnuck awarding it 94 points for its perfumed style, velvety tannins, and layered mouthfeel, while Jane Anson rated it 96 points, praising its chalky tannins, floral aromatics, and graceful balance. Lisa Perrotti-Brown also gave it a potential 97 points, highlighting its concentration, ripe tannins, and savory lift. These accolades affirm Opus One’s continued excellence and its ability to evolve gracefully over decades, reinforcing its status as one of Napa Valley’s most iconic and collectible wines.
Tasting Notes
Opus One 2022 is a masterfully crafted Napa Valley red blend composed of 80% Cabernet Sauvignon, 8% Petit Verdot, 6.5% Cabernet Franc, 5% Merlot, and 0.5% Malbec, aged for 18 months in new French oak. It opens with a sophisticated bouquet of blueberry, cassis, and dried rose petals, layered with notes of olive, cigar box, and graphite. On the palate, it reveals bright red-fruit flavors, cocoa, and fresh orange peel, all harmonized by fine-grained tannins and a long, elegant finish with hints of wet stone, vanilla, and coffee. This wine pairs beautifully with dishes like filet mignon with truffle butter, duck breast with cherry gastrique, wild mushroom risotto, and aged cheeses such as Comté or Manchego, each enhancing the wine’s depth and finesse.
1.5Liter
