- BrandOpus One
- CountryUSA
- RegionNapa Valley
- TypeRed Wine
- Size1.5 Liter
- SKU 210000042983
Professional Ratings
Wine Spectator
“This takes the opposite tack from 2018, with more of an opening and cherry compote flavors. Very polished, with a subtle alder accent adding some cut through the finish, where hints of red tea, iris and eventually loam peek in. A generous and modern Opus. Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot, Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Malbec. -- Non-blind Opus One vertical (July 2025). Drink now through 2048. 27,800 cases made.”
Highlights
Opus One 2022 1.5 Liter Magnum
Purplish ruby red color. Very evident scents of ripe cherry and red berries. The flavor is deep, full and harmonious, with a persistent finish that lingers on the palate, ending with a hint of almond. Excellent, balanced, fragrant and very easy to drink, it accompanies pasta dishes, red and white meats, cheeses and cured meats.
Critical Acclaim
97 Decanter
Chocolate, cherry and rose petal aromas on the nose. Very open and alive - this has a great energy from the aromatics alone with soft cedar shavings, vanilla bean and bramble fruit. Juicy and lively, this is full of fun - fruity and concentrated. The tannins are just wonderful, creamy and slightly grippy, extending the flavours vertically. Tons of juicy, succulent fruit - this feels quite modern but still with that flash of sunshine and ripeness. Long lasting with purity and delicacy that make it so enjoyable. A wonderful creation from Michael Silacci. This is not your typical blockbuster at all, this is a darling of a wine. 0.5% Malbec completes the blend. The Opus team chose to pick early and quickly given the heat spikes in 2022, starting with the Merlot on 24th August. Ageing 18 months in French oak.