{"product_id":"opus-one-napa-valley-red-wine-2023","title":"Opus One Napa Valley Red Wine 2023","description":"\u003cp class=\"mb-6\"\u003eBorn from the legendary partnership between Baron Philippe de Rothschild of Château Mouton Rothschild and Napa pioneer Robert Mondavi, Opus One's 2023 flagship is a Cabernet Sauvignon-led Bordeaux-style blend from Oakville, rounded out with Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot, and Malbec and aged 19 months in French oak. Red fruit, cherry blossom, and dried violet give way to graphite, forest floor, and tobacco, while silky tannins frame a balanced palate of elderberry, cassis, black pepper, and chocolate-covered orange peel that ends in a long, graceful finish. Awarded 98 points by Decanter and built with the depth and complexity for exceptional aging, it's a benchmark Napa red to savor now or cellar for years to come.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n      \u003cp class=\"mb-4\"\u003eOpus One is the flagship wine of the Oakville estate founded by Baron Philippe de Rothschild of Château Mouton Rothschild and Napa Valley pioneer Robert Mondavi. The 2023 vintage is a dry, Bordeaux-style blend of 81% Cabernet Sauvignon, 7% Merlot, 6% Cabernet Franc, 5% Petit Verdot, and 1% Malbec. It was aged for 19 months in French oak before release.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mb-4\"\u003eRed fruit, cherry blossom, and dried violet lead the aromatics, with a touch of vanilla adding grace. Deeper notes of graphite, forest floor, and tobacco hint at the structure to come.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mb-4\"\u003eSilky tannins frame a balanced palate of elderberry, cassis, black pepper, and chocolate-covered orange peel. Crunchy red cherry and juicy blackberry are joined by refined sagebrush and tobacco nuances.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mb-4\"\u003eThe finish is long and graceful, with lingering dark fruit and a cocoa-dusted freshness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mb-4\"\u003eThe 2023 Opus One earned 98 points from Decanter, which praised its cool blue-fruit character and refined complexity. As the estate's grand vin, released once a year, it shows the union of Bordeaux tradition and Napa Valley terroir that has defined Opus One since its founding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mb-4\"\u003eThe winery notes that this vintage has the depth and complexity to age exceptionally well, so it rewards patience in the cellar. If you open it in its youth, decant it for an hour or more and serve it slightly below room temperature. Pair it with prime ribeye, braised short ribs, lamb, or aged hard cheeses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \n      \u003cdiv class=\"mt-12\"\u003e\n        \u003ch2 class=\"mb-8\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n        \u003cdiv\u003e\n          \u003ch4 class=\"font-semibold\"\u003eWhat is Opus One Red Wine Napa Valley 2023?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n          \u003cp\u003eIt is the flagship red from Opus One Winery in Oakville, Napa Valley, a dry Bordeaux-style blend led by Cabernet Sauvignon. The winery was founded by Baron Philippe de Rothschild of Chateau Mouton Rothschild and Napa Valley vintner Robert Mondavi.\u003c\/p\u003e\n          \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n          \u003ch4 class=\"font-semibold\"\u003eWhat grapes are in the 2023 Opus One, and how is it aged?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n          \u003cp\u003eThe 2023 blend is 81% Cabernet Sauvignon, 7% Merlot, 6% Cabernet Franc, 5% Petit Verdot, and 1% Malbec. It was aged for 19 months in French oak.\u003c\/p\u003e\n          \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n          \u003ch4 class=\"font-semibold\"\u003eWhat does Opus One 2023 taste like?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n          \u003cp\u003eThe winery describes notes of red fruit, cherry blossom, dried violet, and vanilla, with graphite, forest floor, and tobacco adding structure. Silky tannins frame flavors of elderberry, cassis, black pepper, and chocolate-covered orange peel, leading to a long, graceful finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n          \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n          \u003ch4 class=\"font-semibold\"\u003eHow should I enjoy Opus One 2023?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n          \u003cp\u003eEnjoy it now with a rich dish such as grilled steak or roast lamb. You can also cellar it, since the winery says its depth and complexity promise exceptional aging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n          \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n          \u003ch4 class=\"font-semibold\"\u003eWhat makes the 2023 vintage special?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n          \u003cp\u003eDecanter rated it 98 points and praised its blue fruit, crunchy red cherry, juicy blackberry, and refined sagebrush and tobacco nuances. One critic called it the most complete of the last three Opus One vintages.\u003c\/p\u003e\n          \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Opici Family","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67889830002936,"sku":"80498","price":399.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0352\/3140\/0072\/files\/j11ouvazpyy0hceuwnyh.jpg?v=1793221109","url":"https:\/\/thebourboncentral.com\/products\/opus-one-napa-valley-red-wine-2023","provider":"Bourbon Central","version":"1.0","type":"link"}