Opus One 2021

One of the most universally acclaimed vintages the estate has ever released, Opus One's 2021 is a powerful, exceptionally refined Bordeaux-style blend from Oakville in the heart of Napa Valley.

The 2021 blend is 93% Cabernet Sauvignon, 4% Cabernet Franc, 2% Petit Verdot, 0.5% Merlot and 0.5% Malbec. It delivers concentrated black and blue fruit - cassis, blackberry, wild blueberry - wrapped in exceptionally fine-grained tannins, with dark red and purplish fruit, lavender, rose petal, mint and a touch of cinnamon opening gracefully into a long finish marked by dark chocolate, black tea and liquorice.

• Producer: Opus One Winery
• Country: USA
• Region: Napa Valley
• Appellation: Oakville, Napa Valley
• Vintage: 2021
• Grape: 93% Cabernet Sauvignon, 4% Cabernet Franc, 2% Petit Verdot, 0.5% Merlot, 0.5% Malbec
• Bottle size: 75cl
• Alcohol: 14% ABV
• Style: Full-bodied dry red wine
• Critic score: 100 points, Jane Anson (Inside Bordeaux); 99 points, James Suckling; 98 points, The Wine Independent
• Serving temperature: 16-18C
• Decanting: 60-90 minutes recommended
• Food pairing: Wagyu steak, grilled red meats and aged hard cheeses
• Storage: Store horizontally in a cool, dark place with a stable temperature
• Drinking window: Approachable now with decanting; built to evolve for 20-25 years with proper cellaring