Opus One

Opus One is a Napa Valley winery focused on the production of Bordeaux-style red wines. The estate is located in Oakville, in the heart of Napa Valley, and has established itself as a producer of premium blended wines that emphasize the classical approach to winemaking rooted in France's Left Bank traditions.

Napa Valley, particularly the Oakville AVA where Opus One operates, is known for producing Cabernet Sauvignon of considerable structure and aging potential. The region benefits from a Mediterranean climate moderated by the San Pablo Bay, providing warm days and cool nights that allow grapes to develop full ripeness while maintaining acidity and phenolic complexity. This terroir supports the production of age-worthy wines built on the foundation of Cabernet Sauvignon.

Opus One's releases are produced as proprietary blends incorporating the classical Bordeaux varietals. Their current range includes vintages built from combinations of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, and Malbec—the same grape varieties that define the Left Bank blends of Bordeaux. This approach prioritizes consistency and balance across vintages rather than varietal expression, with each blend structured for extended cellaring potential.