Opus One Overture (2018, 2019)

Opus One is one of the most iconic American wines of all time. But if you haven’t noticed, the price of it has absolutely skyrocketed over the past decade or so. I remember thinking no one was going to buy Opus One for $200/bottle – now it goes for anywhere around $500-700/bottle. It’s bananas.

While there’s hardly a time that I’d recommend the Opus One, I have no problem suggested the lights out second wine from this epic winery – the Operture. Overture is a multi-vintage cuvée of all five Bordeaux grape varieties, selected and seamlessly blended together to showcase the style and character of its big brother but in a much more approachable and ready to drink package.

The 2023 release showcases the 2018 and 2019 vintages together – two absolutely fantastic vintages in Napa Valley and ones that are just starting to work their way into their drinking prime. We don’t have a lot of bottles to go around, but most people don’t get any! Lock in while you can!

Lovely dark earth tinged fruit aromas lead off on the nose – complex and layered with hints of espresso, mocha, and cocoa powder, warm fruits through to the long finish with supple, round tannins. Wow!