Opus One
Opus One
Napa Valley
2016
Vintage
Varietal
Bordeaux Blend
Where it is, October 2026
At Peak: inside the peak window (2023-2044), within the full drinking arc.
This bottle is in its peak window through 2044, with a drinking horizon to 2053.
The ‘16 Opus One.
Opus One 2016 is a Bordeaux Blend from Napa Valley, United States.
Cellared Ageability Index (CAI) drinking timeline
Storage and bottle condition can shift the experience.
The peak window sits inside the broader full drinking arc.
Tasting note
Opus One 2016 has a full body, balanced acidity, and firm tannins.
The 2016 vintage
Opus One's 2016 wine is a Bordeaux Blend from Napa Valley, United States.
About Opus One
Opus One's wine is a Bordeaux Blend from Napa Valley, United States.
From the cellar: pair with
Dry-aged prime filet mignon with truffle butter
The pairing is scaled to the wine's full body.
Braised short ribs with root vegetables and red wine jus
The wine's balanced acidity keeps the pairing lively.
Aged Cabernet-friendly hard cheeses with black walnuts
The pairing leaves room for the wine's firm tannins.
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Frequently Asked
What is Opus One 2016?
Opus One 2016 is a Bordeaux Blend from Napa Valley, United States.
What does Opus One 2016 taste like?
Opus One 2016 has a full body, balanced acidity, and firm tannins.
When should Opus One 2016 be opened?
The canonical CAI full drinking arc is 2021-2053. Within that arc, the peak window is 2023-2044. The full arc is the broader period the wine may drink well; the peak window is when it is most likely to show its best balance. Storage, fill level, cork condition, and preference can shift the decision. Taste before adding more air or holding the rest.
What pairs with Opus One 2016?
Pair this wine with Dry-aged prime filet mignon with truffle butter; Braised short ribs with root vegetables and red wine jus; or Aged Cabernet-friendly hard cheeses with black walnuts.