Opus One - Napa Valley 2019
97-99/100
Robert Parker
99/100
James Suckling
98/100
Decanter
97/100
Vinous
95/100
Wine Spectator
"Ranked among the best wines in the world, discover all the excellence of Napa Valley in your glass!"
"The purity of the fruit is truly exceptional, with currants and fresh flowers such as violets and roses. Flower stems too. Fantastic length and structure for this wine, with rigor and concentration. Wonderful fruit. Graceful. " (James Suckling 2022) - Ranked 67th out of 100 of the world's best wines tasted in 2022 by James Suckling - Delivery in wooden crates is available for orders of 6 bottles of this wine (depending on the country and shipping method selected).
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Eye
Deep garnet-purple color, dark highlights, brilliant core
Nose
It offers intense aromas of black plum, blueberry, blackcurrant, and dried rose petals, accented by mineral nuances.
Mouth
The creamy texture reveals a gentle acidity and fine tannins. There is a subtle tension between the flavors of black fruit, fresh herbs, espresso, and cocoa. A delicate bitterness of dark chocolate lingers on the finish.
Serve
At 16-18°
Open
2 hours before
Drink from
2025
Drink before
2045+
Production
27,800 crates
Food and wine pairings
Enjoy with gourmet dishes such as rack of lamb or beef tenderloin.
Decanter
Wine rated (2022 guide) 98/100
About wine:
An intensely fragrant and seductive nose of rose petals and violets. Rich and full-bodied on the palate, very open with dark chocolate, cherries, and sweet, fragrant blackcurrants. The silky tannins effortlessly support the flavors. There is real dynamism and persistence in this fresh, young, and lively wine, with a vibrant juiciness that is so appealing. No element is overly dominant; the wine is harmonious and balanced with excellent acidity and a long, minty, herbaceous finish with notes of tobacco and dark chocolate. A classic Opus with breadth, finesse, and energy. The harvest took place on September 10, 10 days earlier than average, and lasted four weeks. 2024 - 2045
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Wine rated (2021 guide) 97-99/100 (Extraordinary wine)
About wine:
Winemaker Michael Silacci commented that blends are usually completed in January or February after the harvest. This year, he was still fine-tuning the 2019 blend, but mentioned that it was "pretty close to the final blend." " Deep garnet-purple in color, Opus One 2019 bursts from the glass with notes of Black Forest cake, sour cherries, blackberries, and fresh blackcurrants, plus hints of licorice, wilted roses, Sichuan pepper, and iron ore. Full-bodied, the palate is bursting with juicy black, blue, and red fruits, framed by velvety tannins and underlying freshness. The wine finishes with a compelling earthy/mineral note. Tasted as a barrel sample, this is a truly magnificent Opus One in the making!
Wine Spectator
Wine rated (2022 guide) 95/100 (Exceptional wine)
About wine:
Elegant in style despite its weight, the wine offers a seductive blend of blackberry, morello cherry, and blackcurrant notes with a slightly warm edge, while hints of apple wood, bay leaf, and red tea sparkle on the edges. Very refined on the palate, with a flawless structure that prolongs the finish so that the fruit can linger. Drink now through 2038.
Vinous
Wine rated (2021 guide) 97/100
About wine:
Opus One 2019 is a dense, beautifully layered, and fairly restrained wine, which should serve it well over time. Tasted alongside the 2018, the 2019 has a little more nuance in texture and body, but it has all the classicism that is the hallmark of Opus One. Bright floral accents linger on the sublime finish. 2029–2049
James Suckling
Wine rated (2022 guide) 99/100
About wine:
RANKED 67TH OUT OF 100 - BEST WINES OF THE WORLD TASTED IN 2022. The purity of the fruit is truly exceptional, with currants and fresh flowers such as violets and roses. Flower stems too. Fantastic length and structure for this wine, with rigor and concentration. Wonderful fruit. Graceful. A blend of 78% Cabernet Sauvignon, 8% Merlot, 6% Petit Verdot, 6% Cabernet Franc, and 2% Malbec. Try after 2028.