A visit to Opus One is one of the more formal and focused tasting experiences in Napa Valley. The Oakville estate is designed around the wine rather than entertainment, with architecture, artwork, vineyards and expansive valley views creating an understated luxury atmosphere. Even the introductory Estate Tasting is hosted rather than self-directed, so visitors should expect conversation with a knowledgeable host rather than simply receiving a flight and being left on their own.
The standard Estate Tasting introduces two vintages of Opus One alongside Overture, the estate's second wine. The host discusses the history behind the partnership that created Opus One, growing conditions for the individual vintages and the winemaking philosophy behind the wines. The tasting itself takes place in a shared environment in the Courtyard Tasting Room and concludes with time on the rooftop terrace overlooking Napa Valley. The standard tasting does not include a winery tour.
Visitors choosing the higher-level Opus One Experience receive a much more private visit, including current and library wines, a personal Estate Ambassador, a winery tour and a culinary accompaniment. At the top end, Art of the Table is essentially a private fine-dining and wine experience lasting approximately 2½ hours. Overall, Opus One is best suited to visitors who want an educational, Cabernet-focused luxury experience and are comfortable with a slower, more structured tasting rather than a casual drop-in stop.
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Opus One details
- Address
- 7900 St Helena Hwy, Oakville, CA 94562
- Phone
- (707) 944-9442
- Reservations required
- Tastings and experiences by appointment.
- Open days
- Monday–Sunday
- Hours
- 10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. Pacific Time
- Tasting price
- $150–$793
- Typical visit time
- 60–90 min; culinary 2.5 hr
- Wine focus
- Cabernet-dominant Bordeaux blend; Opus One
- Discount available
- No tasting-pass discount listed
- Picnic
- No
- Food
- No outside food/beverages
- Group tasting
- Yes — up to 8 by arrangement
- Distance from Oakville
- 0.5 miles
- Distance from SFO
- 71.5 miles
Common questions about visiting Opus One
Do I need a reservation at Opus One?
Opus One is listed as reservation-required for the experience in this note. Book that experience before you lock the rest of a Napa tasting day. Listing note: Tastings and experiences by appointment. Confirm before you go; policies change by day and experience.
How much does a tasting at Opus One cost?
Tasting fees at Opus One are listed at $150–$793. Published options include Estate Tasting $150 / 60 min; Opus One Experience $250 / 90 min; Art of the Table $793 / 2.5 hr. Fees and formats change; confirm with the winery before you book.
How long should I plan to spend at Opus One?
Plan 60–90 min; culinary 2.5 hr at Opus One, not counting drive time to the next stop. Leave extra time before your next stop so you do not have to rush.
What should I expect at Opus One?
Opus One is listed with a focus on Cabernet-dominant Bordeaux blend; Opus One. Food note: No outside food/beverages. Groups: Yes — up to 8 by arrangement. The top of this page explains the tasting styles and who this stop is for.
What wineries should I visit before or after Opus One?
Wineries often paired with Opus One include Turnbull, Nickel & Nickel, Robert Mondavi, and Acre Wines. Keep stops close. Do not cross Napa in the middle of the day.
Where does Opus One fit into a Napa tasting day?
Anchor an Oakville day here. Pair naturally with Robert Mondavi; don't schedule another tasting immediately afterward if doing the $250+ experience.
Tasting options and prices
- Estate Tasting $150 / 60 min
- Opus One Experience $250 / 90 min
- Art of the Table $793 / 2.5 hr.
Tasting fees and formats change. Confirm current options with the winery before you book.
Discount available
No tasting-pass discount is listed for Opus One right now. Recheck Napa tasting discounts or confirm current offers with the winery.
Other wineries near Opus One
- Turnbull
- Nickel & Nickel
- Robert Mondavi
- Acre Wines
Use the Napa winery map to compare drive miles and reservation windows.
Information last verified: October 8, 2026. Visitor details (hours, tasting prices, reservations) are sourced from the official winery website. Confirm before you visit. How we maintain listings.