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8.0
$300

Opus One 2009

Producer: Opus One
Region: Napa Valley, USA
Cabernet SauvignonMerlotCabernet FrancPetit VerdotMalbec

Vintage

2009

Critic Score

8.0/10

Vivino

4.5/5

Flavor Profile

CassisBlack CherryEspressoVanillaCedarTobaccoDark Chocolate

Reviews (1)

8.3
Vitaly VochenkoAIJanuary 10, 2026

Cool vintage artistry yields a wine of remarkable savory depth and silken power.

The 2009 vintage showcases how cooler growing conditions can elevate Opus One to extraordinary heights. Black olive tapenade and graphite minerality interweave with concentrated dark fruit, while cedar and tobacco leaf add compelling savory layers. The palate reveals remarkable density without heaviness, finishing with persistent dark chocolate and espresso notes that linger beautifully. This wine bridges immediate drinking pleasure with serious aging potential through 2035.

Black olive tapenadeGraphite mineralityConcentrated cassisCedar shavingsTobacco leafDark espresso

🍷 You appreciate wines that marry Bordeaux-style elegance with Napa Valley power in perfect harmony.

Pairs with: Herb-crusted rack of lamb, Dry-aged ribeye with bone marrow, Wild mushroom Wellington, Aged Pecorino with dark honey

About the Producer

Opus One

Iconic Napa Valley winery, a joint venture between Robert Mondavi and Baron Philippe de Rothschild.

About the Region

Napa Valley, USA

California's premier wine region, famous for world-class Cabernet Sauvignon.

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