“Overture” by Opus One is a Napa Valley Bordeaux-style red blend poured at Grappa in Seattle’s Queen Anne neighborhood. Crafted by the celebrated Opus One winery, the Mondavi-Rothschild partnership, Overture is its acclaimed second wine. We pour it for guests who want to taste the Opus One estate at its most approachable.

About the Winery

Opus One was founded as a partnership between Robert Mondavi and Baron Philippe de Rothschild of Bordeaux. Overture, first released in 1993, follows the great Bordeaux estate tradition of a fine second wine. Made from the same estate vineyards, it is a non-vintage blend assembled across multiple years for consistency and elegance.

Region & Grape

The grapes are grown on Opus One’s estate vineyards in Napa Valley. Overture is a classic Bordeaux blend led by Cabernet Sauvignon, joined by the other traditional Bordeaux varieties. Blending across vintages produces a complex, harmonious, ready-to-enjoy wine.

Tasting Notes

Expect rich aromas of plum, blackberry, black cherry, violet, and cocoa, with hints of cedar and forest floor. The palate brings blackcurrant, dark cherry, espresso, and licorice alongside savory herbs, fine-grained tannins, and seamlessly integrated oak. Polished and complete.

What to Pair It With

A wine for special plates. Enjoy it with our American Wagyu Steaks, the Lasagna, or a Charcuterie Board. See the full dine-in menu for more.

How It’s Served at Grappa

Overture is offered by the bottle at $395.

FAQ

What is Opus One Overture?

Overture is the acclaimed second wine of Opus One, a Napa Valley Bordeaux-style blend made from the same estate vineyards as the flagship.

What does Overture taste like?

It offers plum, blackberry, black cherry, violet, and cocoa, with blackcurrant, espresso, and licorice on a polished palate with fine tannins.

Why is Overture non-vintage?

Overture is blended across multiple vintages to achieve a consistently complex and elegant wine, in the tradition of great Bordeaux second wines.

Come taste it for yourself: book a table, explore the full wine list, and see the dine-in menu.