Overture is the second wine of Opus One, the legendary Oakville estate founded by Baron Philippe de Rothschild and Robert Mondavi. Made since 1993 from the same vineyards, by the same team and with the same care as Opus One itself, Overture was long a multi-vintage blend. It is now a vintage-dated wine, and the 2022 captures a single growing season.
The 2022 blend is 94% Cabernet Sauvignon with 3% Cabernet Franc, 1.5% Merlot, 1% Malbec and 0.5% Petit Verdot. After 20 days of skin contact it was aged for 18 months in new French oak. Winemaker Michael Silacci and his team farm block by block on the alluvial soils at the western edge of the Oakville AVA, near the Mayacamas foothills.
The 2022 season brought a wet early winter, an unusually dry late winter and extreme heat at harvest. The team picked ripe fruit early and irrigated selectively, harvesting between August 24 and September 26. Overture is crafted to show red fruit, herbal character, soft tannins and a creamy texture.
The estate is certified through the Napa Green program and grazes sheep in the vineyards each year to regenerate the land.
Tasting Notes
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Nose: Bright cherry, fresh forest berries and cut rose stems, with violet, toasted almond and anise.
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Palate: Blackberry, blueberry and wild cherry with lively acidity.
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Finish: Long and rounded, with mocha and black tea.
Specifications
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Producer: Opus One Winery
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Vintage: 2022
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Blend: 94% Cabernet Sauvignon, 3% Cabernet Franc, 1.5% Merlot, 1% Malbec, 0.5% Petit Verdot
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Ageing: 18 months in new French oak
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Region: Oakville, Napa Valley, California
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ABV: 13.5%
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Size: 750ml
How to Enjoy It
Open Overture an hour before serving or decant it, and serve at about 60 to 65°F in large Bordeaux glasses. It pairs beautifully with grilled ribeye, lamb chops, mushroom risotto or aged cheeses. The winery notes it will age well for years in a cool cellar.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Opus One Overture?
The second wine of Opus One, made from the same estate vineyards by the same team.
Is Overture 2022 a single vintage?
Yes. Overture is now vintage-dated; this bottle is the 2022.
What grapes are in it?
94% Cabernet Sauvignon, with Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Malbec and Petit Verdot.
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