1991 Opus One | Napa Valley | 750ml

Early Napa Icon — Classical Structure, Old-World Restraint & Historic Prestige 🍷👑

Opus One 1991 is a rare and historically significant bottling from the estate’s early years, offering a glimpse into the formative era of Napa Valley’s most iconic wine. Crafted in a distinctly Bordeaux-inspired style, early Opus One vintages emphasize balance, structure, and elegance over ripeness—resulting in wines built for longevity and graceful evolution.

Produced by the legendary Opus One, the 1991 vintage reflects classical Napa sensibilities of the time: moderate alcohol, firm tannins, and layered complexity. This bottle stands as both a collector’s artifact and a compelling tasting experience for those interested in Napa’s historical expressions.

🍷 Tasting Notes

Aroma:
Dried black cherry, cassis, cedar, tobacco leaf, graphite

Palate:
Red and dark berries, cocoa, savory herbs, earthy spice, softened oak

Finish:
Elegant, composed, and savory with lingering structure and freshness

🔥 What Makes It Special

• Rare early-era Opus One bottling

• Showcases a more restrained, Bordeaux-driven Napa style

• Historically significant vintage from the estate’s evolution

• Emphasizes balance, structure, and finesse

• Highly collectible for Napa historians and fine-wine collectors

📦 Product Details

• Producer: Opus One

• Wine: Red Wine

• Vintage: 1991

• Region: Napa Valley, California

• Grapes: Cabernet Sauvignon–dominant Bordeaux blend

• Alcohol: ~12.5–13% ABV (typical of the era)

• Bottle Size: 750ml

💎 Why You’ll Love It

1991 Opus One offers a compelling look at Napa Valley through a classical lens—elegant, structured, and quietly complex. Ideal for collectors seeking historically important bottles or for memorable tastings that explore the evolution of Napa’s most famous wine.