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Jeb Dunnuck
Robert Parker Wine Advocate
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2022 Opus One – Napa Valley’s Modern Icon
The 2022 Opus One represents a seamless expression of Napa Valley’s power and precision. Founded as a collaboration between Baron Philippe de Rothschild of Château Mouton Rothschild and Robert Mondavi, Opus One remains one of the most distinguished names in Napa Valley and a benchmark for California Cult Wines. The 2022 vintage continues this legacy with extraordinary purity, elegance, and age-worthy balance.
Tasting Notes
Radiant aromas of blackcurrant, graphite, and violet intermingle with notes of dark chocolate, cedar, and fresh herbs. On the palate, the 2022 Opus One is poised and polished, with layers of ripe blackberry, cassis, and spice framed by velvety tannins. A lifted mineral core and long, graceful finish highlight the wine’s hallmark refinement and longevity.
Winemaking & Vineyard Details
The 2022 Opus One is a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot, and Malbec, sourced from the estate’s meticulously farmed vineyards in Oakville. Fermentation takes place in stainless steel before aging for 18 months in new French oak barrels. The resulting wine achieves harmony between Napa Valley intensity and Bordeaux-inspired structure, true to the founding vision of Opus One.
Investment & Collectibility
As one of the world’s most recognizable luxury wines, the 2022 Opus One continues to command global demand. Its consistent critical acclaim, limited production, and impeccable aging potential make it a cornerstone of any fine wine investment portfolio. Perfect for your collection.
Vintage Insights
The 2022 vintage in Napa Valley was marked by a warm, dry growing season, yielding small, concentrated berries that produced wines of purity, depth, and elegance. Despite lower yields, quality was exceptional—cementing 2022 as one of the great modern vintages for Cabernet-based blends.













