97 Points Decanter - "The 2022 Opus One is a blend of 86% Cabernet Sauvignon, 8% Petit Verdot, 4% Merlot, 1% Cabernet Franc, and 1% Malbec. Winemaker Michael Silacci explained that this vintage marked the earliest pick ever at Opus One, beginning on 5 September. 'I saw a tsunami of heat coming and said we will pick.' Silacci added that the rush to pick reminded him of a line in the song 'Umbrella' by Jay-Z and Rihanna: 'We fly higher than the weather, in G5's or better... in anticipation...' And given the heat dome that settled over Napa Valley, it seemed a wise decision—deep ruby colour with a purple-tawny rim in the glass. The aromas are high-toned with cassis and graphite, and a cinnamon-dusted red berry character nuanced by the woody, spicy aromas of just-cut rose stems balanced by fresh rose petals and dark chocolate. On the palate, it's a creamy wine with a bit more satin or velvet texture than the 2021, and a touch more sweetness in the berry fruit, but balanced by the textural integrity of the tannins. The finish is sweetly floral and tamed by a salty mineral quality that lingers. There's a real brightness to this wine as it opens in the glass."
92 Points Robert Parker Wine Advocate- "Shows a lighter-bodied, fresher profile than most in this vintage, with a mix of red currant, damson plum and cherry coulis notes stitched with savory, tobacco and rose petal accents. There’s a subtle cedar shading through the finish, with a flicker of iron at the tail end. Takes a modest approach to escape most of the pitfalls of this extreme vintage. Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot, Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Malbec. Best from 2027 through 2037. Tasted twice, with consistent notes. 24,200 cases made."
96 Points James Suckling - "Generous, with savory aromas of ripe blackcurrants and fresh black cherries and a gentle texture that shows a slight nip of tannin. It is well structured and a bit tight, which is normal for a young cabernet sauvignon-based red that’s a proven collectible. Gives up graphite and pencil shavings, some cocoa and espresso. Full-bodied. Spicy, toasty oak is really showing through right now. Best from 2028."
Points Wine Spectator -
Opus One ist einer der teuersten und höchstbewerteten Weine der USA. Das Ziel von Robert Mondavi und Baron Philippe de Rothschild, einen qualitativ hochwertigen und bordeauxtypischen Wein in Kalifornien zu erzeugen, ist gelungen. Opus One gilt in der Fachwelt als einer der besten kalifornischen Weine. Opus One ist eine Partnerschaft, die von Baron Philippe de Rothschild vom Chateau Mouton Rothschild in Pauillac, Frankreich , und dem renommierten Winzer Robert Mondavi aus dem Napa Valley gegründet wurde. Die Partnerschaft produziert Luxusweine aus ihren Weinbergen im Napa Valley, machte 1979 ihren ersten Jahrgang und stellt seit 1991 Wein bei Opus One her. Das Gesichtsprofil der beiden Gründer ist auf ihrem ikonischen Etikett sichtbar.
