Opus One 2022
Opus One 2022 is Napa Valley's most iconic wine: the Oakville estate's flagship Bordeaux-style blend at 14.0% ABV in this 750mL bottle — and it is available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.
The 2022 vintage brought early-winter rains, a dry spring, and an extreme September heat wave that forced fast, early picking — Merlot came in first, on August 24, and the last fruit arrived September 26. The blend is 80% Cabernet Sauvignon with Petit Verdot, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, and Malbec; the wine saw 20 days of skin contact and 18 months in new French oak under winemaker Michael Silacci.
Estate tasting notes: blueberry, cassis, dried rose petals, olive, cigar box, and graphite on the nose; a palate of bright red fruits, cocoa, and fresh orange peel; a long, elegant finish of wet stone, vanilla, and coffee over fine-grained tannins.
Why buy the 2022? Because it's a strong vintage of America's most collectible red — retailer-reported scores include 97 from Decanter, 96 from James Suckling, 95 from Wine Advocate, and 94 from Jeb Dunnuck. Explore the red wine collection, the Opus One brand collection, and more top wines.
Serving note: decant a full hour; serve at 60–65°F. Built for prime beef, venison, and blue cheese — or the cellar.
What is the Opus One 2022 blend? 80% Cabernet Sauvignon, 8% Petit Verdot, 6.5% Cabernet Franc, 5% Merlot, 0.5% Malbec.
What is the ABV? 14.0% ABV, 750mL.
Who makes Opus One? The Oakville estate's joint venture of the Rothschild and Mondavi families; winemaker Michael Silacci.
Is it ageworthy? Yes — 18 months in new French oak and fine-grained tannins make it a classic cellar candidate.