In Bond Fine Wine. 2023 Mondavi & Rothschild Overture By Opus One, Oakville, California, USA. Red usa-california in 6x75cl. Top critic score: 94/100 (JA). Drinking window: 2026–2045. Sold in bond by Albany Vintners, independent fine wine merchants.
Originally a joint venture of the Rothschild family of Mouton Rothschild and Robert Mondavi, marrying the power and richness of Napa fruit with the elegance of Bordeaux. This Californian First Growth is hot property every vintage on release and when available.
Jane Anson (JA) — 94/100 · JaneAnson.com, 2026-07-20 · Drink 2026-2045
There is an ease to this wine, a beautifully unfussy juiciness that is thoroughly enjoyable, showcasing cherry bud and violet flowers, creamy without being heavy, charred sandalwood, fully benefiting from the beauty of this luscious and balanced 2023 vintage. As of 2021, Overture is fully vintage, and also more plot-driven than when it was NV, tends to be the plots closer to the river. 90% new oa…