Overture by Opus One Napa Valley Red Wine 2022 Rated 94DM

Decanter Magazine Review
Rated 94
Gorgeous Cabernet aromas, clear and crystalline, some herbal notes with a cool blueberry and chalky element. Rose scents, dark cherries and cinnamon bark. Full and expressive, warming tones but great acidity that gives such lift. Lovely purity and drive, this has a great sense of confidence - nothing overdone, really pristine and finessed. If anything it's not super heavy, but it's the better for it. You get the Napa richness in the fruit concentration but it's so well defined and still with a graceful power. Yum. 0.5% Petit Verdot completes the blend. Drinking Window 2026-2038.

Overture by Opus One Napa Valley Red Wine 2022 – 750ml

Elegant. Expressive. A second wine with first-class pedigree.
The 2022 Overture marks a new chapter for Opus One's second label - now crafted as a single-vintage wine that reflects the estate's terroir and winemaking precision. Made from select lots not included in the flagship Opus One blend, Overture is aged 18 months in French oak and offers a more approachable, fruit-forward style while retaining the structure and finesse that define the brand.

• Vintage: 2022
• Varietal Composition: Cabernet Sauvignon 94%, Cabernet Franc 3%, Merlot 1.5%, Malbec 1%, and Petit Verdot 0.5%
• Region: Oakville, Napa Valley, California
• Volume: 750ml
• ABV: Approx. 14.5%
• Aging: 18 months in French oak barrels

Tasting Notes

Aroma: Gorgeous Cabernet purity with blueberry, dark cherry, rose petal, and cinnamon bark.
Palate: Full and expressive with warming tones, blackcurrant, cocoa, and chalky minerality.
Finish: Elegant and finessed with supple tannins and vibrant acidity.

Why You'll Love It

• Crafted by Opus One as a second wine with premium estate fruit
• Single-vintage format starting with 2021 and 2022 continues the legacy
• 94-point rated and praised for purity, balance, and drinkability
• Perfect for enjoying now while flagship Opus One ages

Perfect Pairings

Grilled lamb chops, mushroom risotto, roast duck, or aged cheddar.

Overture 2022 is a refined, ready-to-drink Napa blend that delivers the unmistakable "Opusness" in a more accessible and versatile format - ideal for collectors, enthusiasts, and elegant entertaining.