{"product_id":"opus-one-napa-valley-red-wine-2023","title":"Opus One Napa Valley Red Wine 2023","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOpus One Napa Valley Red Wine 2023\u003c\/strong\u003e is the latest vintage of the Oakville estate's flagship Bordeaux-style blend — the single wine created by the partnership of Baron Philippe de Rothschild of Château Mouton Rothschild and Napa Valley pioneer Robert Mondavi. The 2023 is a Cabernet Sauvignon-led blend (81%) with Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot and Malbec, given 22 days of skin contact and 19 months in French oak, with a portion of the wine also handled in amphora. Bottled at 13.5% ABV in a 750mL bottle, it is the cool, classical face of Opus One — and it is available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 13.5%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlend:\u003c\/strong\u003e 81% Cabernet Sauvignon, 7% Merlot, 6% Cabernet Franc, 5% Petit Verdot, 1% Malbec\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVintage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2023\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSkin Contact:\u003c\/strong\u003e 22 days\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBarrel Aging:\u003c\/strong\u003e 19 months in French oak\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 750mL\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Oakville, Napa Valley, California\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eA Cool, Classical Vintage\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2023 season opened with early rains — 36.12 inches in total fueled the growing season — and the estate's calendar ran true to its averages: budbreak on April 12, bloom on May 30 and veraison on August 11. Summer stayed cool, without notable heat events, and harvest began September 14 and concluded October 16, the fruit brought in at an even pace that preserved freshness and balance. Under winemaker Michael Silacci, the estate farms its Oakville vineyards parcel by parcel and shapes the fruit into one flagship wine each vintage. Early critical scores underline the result: 98 points each from Vinous, Jeb Dunnuck and Decanter, and 96+ from Wine Advocate. Explore more of the estate's wines through the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/vendors?q=Opus+One\"\u003eOpus One\u003c\/a\u003e collection, or browse the wider \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/red-wine\"\u003ered wine\u003c\/a\u003e shelf at Del Mesa.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOpus One 2023 presents a complex profile with notes of red fruit, cherry blossom and dried violet. Aromas of vanilla lend grace, while graphite, forest floor and tobacco portend structure. On the palate the wine is balanced, framed by silky tannins — elderberry and cassis unfold, accented by black pepper and chocolate-covered orange peel. The finish carries notes of red plum and sweet oak: a wine of harmony, balancing structural seriousness with youthful brightness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Enjoy\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eServe at 60–65°F. Young, the 2023 rewards patience in the glass — give it around two hours in a decanter before pouring. It is a natural partner for beef fillet, rack of lamb, roast veal, duck, or mushroom and truffle dishes. In the cellar it is built for the long haul: Vinous gives a drinking window of 2031–2053, with the structure to evolve for decades. For more cellar-worthy Napa blends, see our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/red-blend\"\u003ered blend\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/cabernet-sauvignon\"\u003eCabernet Sauvignon\u003c\/a\u003e collections and the full \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/wine\"\u003ewine\u003c\/a\u003e range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the Opus One 2023 blend?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e81% Cabernet Sauvignon, 7% Merlot, 6% Cabernet Franc, 5% Petit Verdot and 1% Malbec — the five classic Bordeaux varieties, grown on the estate's Oakville vineyards in Napa Valley.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the ABV?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e13.5% ABV, 750mL. The cool 2023 season produced a notably classical, precision-driven vintage rather than a powerhouse one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow was Opus One 2023 made?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe wine saw 22 days of skin contact and was aged 19 months in French oak; a portion of the wine was also handled in amphora, a first for the estate's recent vintages.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho makes Opus One?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOpus One Winery in Oakville, Napa Valley — founded by Baron Philippe de Rothschild and Robert Mondavi, and made under winemaker Michael Silacci. The estate produces one flagship wine per vintage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs Opus One 2023 ageworthy?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. The winery describes it as balancing structural seriousness with youthful brightness to provide superb aging, and Vinous' drinking window runs 2031–2053.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdd Opus One 2023 to your cellar from Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA — a landmark Napa vintage from America's most storied wine partnership.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Opus One","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68001349795883,"sku":"DM17512L","price":499.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1277\/3667\/files\/opus-one-2023-napa-valley-red-wine-750ml-600x800.jpg?v=1792863922","url":"https:\/\/www.delmesaliquor.com\/products\/opus-one-napa-valley-red-wine-2023","provider":"Del Mesa Liquor","version":"1.0","type":"link"}