What Are the New Wine Highlights? Silver Oak, Caymus Opus One, Dominus

The new wine highlights at Campbell Wines are four Napa Valley names: Silver Oak, Caymus Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon, Opus One, and Dominus. Opus One and Dominus are the two collector-style bottles, both described as full-bodied reds with velvety tannins and a long finish. Caymus is the Cabernet Sauvignon most people already recognize. Silver Oak rounds out the group for anyone building a Napa shelf. You can browse all of them in our new wine section or at the shop on West Hamilton Avenue in Campbell, California.

Who Am I, and Why Is a Bourbon Guy Writing About Napa Wine?

I'm Harry, and I run the floor at Campbell Wines, which many local customers still call California Food Mart. Ask around the Bay Area and most people will tell you we're the place for bourbon and private barrels. That's fair. Our Harry's Barrels collection exists because I enjoy hunting down single barrels and putting them in front of people who care about them.

Wine is the other half of the shop, and it works differently. A bourbon customer usually walks in with a name or a bottle in mind. A wine customer often walks in with an occasion: an anniversary, a dinner with in-laws, a gift for someone who "knows wine." Then they stand in front of a wall of Napa Valley labels and freeze.

I've watched that moment more times than I can count. The question underneath is almost never "what's the best wine?" It's "what's the right bottle for this night?" This post is my attempt to answer that for four bottles that deserve attention right now: Silver Oak, Caymus, Opus One, and Dominus.

The way I answer is the same way I handle a barrel pick. I find out what the person wants the bottle to do, and I match it to what the producer actually says about the wine. I don't stretch the description to make a sale. That's also how I wrote this guide. Everything below comes from what our own product pages say about each bottle.

Campbell Wines is a liquor store that sells spirits, beer, and wine, and the wine section is built around the idea that a bottle should fit the occasion it's opened for.

What Are the New Wine Highlights on the Shelf?

Here's the quick view before the detail.

Two of these, Opus One and Dominus, are written up on our site in nearly the same breath. Both are called the pinnacle of Napa Valley winemaking. The differences come down to the grapes in the blend and the flavors on the palate, and I walk through those below.

What Is Caymus Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon?

Caymus Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon is a Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley, listed on our site under the producer Caymus Napa. If you're new to Napa reds, this is a sensible place to start. It's a single-variety Cabernet, so you aren't sorting through a long list of blending grapes to understand what's in the glass.

Cabernet Sauvignon is also the grape at the center of our Cabernet Sauvignon collection. If you find you like Caymus, that collection is where I'd send you next to compare.

I'm keeping this section short on purpose. I won't invent tasting notes our product page doesn't carry. If you want my honest read on how Caymus sits next to the other bottles in this guide, ask me in person or message the shop. I'd rather tell you in a conversation than put words on a page that I can't back up.

Caymus Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon is a Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon from the producer Caymus Napa, and it's a straightforward entry point into the region's reds.

What Makes Opus One Different?

Opus One, 750 ml is described on our site as the pinnacle of Napa Valley winemaking. The word that matters most is blend. Opus One combines five grapes:

• Cabernet Sauvignon

• Merlot

• Cabernet Franc

• Petit Verdot

• Malbec

That is a classic Bordeaux-style lineup, made in Napa Valley. Our product description calls the combination "perfect harmony," and the tasting profile follows from that:

• On the palate: rich dark fruit, velvety tannins, and elegant spice notes.

• In structure: full-bodied, with complexity and depth.

• At the end: a long, refined finish.

The product page also calls Opus One "a collector's choice," ideal for special occasions or cellaring. In practice, that means two kinds of buyers. One wants a bottle to open at a milestone dinner. The other wants a bottle to set aside and open later.

If you're in the second group, Opus One is the wine on this list that our description explicitly ties to cellaring.

Opus One is a full-bodied Napa Valley blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot, and Malbec, described as a collector's choice for special occasions or cellaring.

What Is Dominus Made Of, and How Does It Taste?

Dominus is the other bottle on our shelf that carries the "pinnacle of Napa Valley winemaking" description. It's a full-bodied red blend built from three of the region's grapes:

• Cabernet Sauvignon

• Cabernet Franc

• Petit Verdot

It's aged in French oak, and our description points to what that does for the glass. Dark cherry and plum lead, with subtle spice behind them. The tannins are velvety and the finish lingers. The page sums it up as a wine of elegance and depth, ideal for special occasions or serious collectors.

Notice what's missing from the Dominus blend compared with Opus One: no Merlot and no Malbec. That difference in grapes is the clearest way to tell the two wines apart on paper, and it's why I treat them as neighbors rather than substitutes.

Dominus is a full-bodied Napa Valley red blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, and Petit Verdot, aged in French oak and known for dark cherry, plum, and subtle spice.

How Do Opus One and Dominus Compare Side by Side?

This is the question I get most often once someone has narrowed things down to these two. Here is everything our product pages say, lined up so you can compare directly.

Two things stand out. First, the overlap is large. Both are full-bodied, both have velvety tannins, and both are pitched at special occasions and collectors. Second, the real separators are the grape list and the fruit character: five grapes and "dark fruit" for Opus One, three grapes and "cherry and plum" for Dominus.

If you can't decide, buy for the story you want to tell at the table. Opus One has the broader blend. Dominus has the French oak detail and the cherry-and-plum profile.

Where Does Silver Oak Fit In?

Silver Oak is the fourth name in the title of this guide, and it belongs with the Napa Valley group. You can look for it through our Silver Oak search on the site.

I want to be straightforward here: stock changes, and the bottles on the shelf are the ones I can speak to with confidence. So instead of guessing at details in print, I'd ask you to tell me what you're pairing it with or who it's for, and I'll tell you what we have on the floor. You can reach the shop by phone at 408-797-6800 or by email at info@campbellwines.com.

Silver Oak is part of the Napa Valley lineup at Campbell Wines, and the quickest way to see what's currently available is to ask the shop directly.

How Do I Choose the Right Bottle for the Occasion?

I use a simple four-step process with customers at the counter. You can run it yourself before you ever leave the house.

1. Name the moment. Is this a gift, a celebration, or a bottle to put away? Write that down first, because it narrows everything else.

2. Decide whether it will be opened soon or kept. Our Opus One description specifically mentions cellaring. If you want to hold the bottle, that's a point in its favor.

3. Pick a grape story you like. A single-variety Cabernet like Caymus is easy to follow. A five-grape blend like Opus One or a three-grape blend like Dominus offers more layers.

4. Check the size and the label. Our Opus One listing is a 750 ml bottle. Confirm the format on the page before you order or walk in.

To make the first step easier, here is how I match occasions to bottles:

The right Napa wine depends less on the label and more on whether you plan to open the bottle soon, give it as a gift, or keep it for later.

What If I Like Bourbon More Than Wine?

Plenty of our customers come in for bourbon first, and that's fine with me. Our Bourbon & Rye collection and our private barrel picks are what built the shop's reputation around here.

If you're one of those customers, the wine bottles in this guide make good second purchases. A Napa Valley red can sit next to a single barrel on a gift list or at a dinner. When you buy for someone who loves both, tell me what they drink most and I'll help you split the order sensibly.

For rarer finds across the shop, our Rare & Limited collection is worth a look. It's separate from the wine section, but I mention it because collectors tend to browse both.

How Do I Buy These Wines From Campbell Wines?

You have a few straightforward options:

• Shop in person. Campbell Wines is at 100 W Hamilton Avenue, Campbell, CA 95008.

• Call or email. The phone number is 408-797-6800 and the email is info@campbellwines.com.

• Message us. We're on Instagram as @campbellwines, and our site has a WhatsApp link for help selecting products.

• Read the policies first. Our Shipping Policy page covers delivery details, and our About Us page explains who we are.

One practical note: shop access is limited to adults age 21 and older, and the site asks for your date of birth when you arrive. It's a quick step, and it's required.

Why Trust This Guide?

Fair question. Everything I've said about Opus One and Dominus comes from the product descriptions on our own pages. I've kept the Caymus section short because our page for it is short, and I've pointed you to the shop for Silver Oak rather than describe what I can't confirm in writing.

I'd rather give you four honest paragraphs than ten padded ones. That approach comes from running a shop where customers come back, and where a bad recommendation costs me more than a missed sale.

About the Author

Harry is the contact person and in-store lead at Campbell Wines (California Food Mart), a liquor store in Campbell, California, selling spirits, beer, and wine. He is the namesake of the shop's Harry's Barrels collection of private barrel selections, and he focuses on bourbon and rare bottles for customers across California. Connect with Harry on LinkedIn · Follow the shop on Instagram · Visit campbellwines.com.

Key Takeaways

• Campbell Wines highlights four Napa Valley names: Silver Oak, Caymus, Opus One, and Dominus.

• Caymus Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon is a single-variety Cabernet and the simplest starting point.

• Opus One blends five grapes and is positioned for collectors, special occasions, and cellaring.

• Dominus blends three grapes, is aged in French oak, and leads with dark cherry and plum.

• Opus One and Dominus share a profile of full body and velvety tannins, so the grape list and fruit character decide between them.

• For current availability, call 408-797-6800, email info@campbellwines.com, or message the shop on Instagram.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What are the new wine highlights at Campbell Wines?
   Silver Oak, Caymus Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon, Opus One, and Dominus. All four are Napa Valley names, and the product pages for Caymus, Opus One, and Dominus are linked above.
   

2. What grapes are in Opus One?
   Our product description lists Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot, and Malbec.
   

3. What grapes are in Dominus?
   Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, and Petit Verdot, aged in French oak.
   

4. Which of these wines is best for cellaring?
   Our Opus One description specifically calls it ideal for special occasions or cellaring, and it also calls Opus One a collector's choice. Dominus is described as suited to serious collectors.
   

5. Can I buy these wines if I'm under 21?
   No. Shop access is limited to adults age 21 and older.
   

6. Where is Campbell Wines located?
   100 W Hamilton Avenue, Campbell, CA 95008. You can also visit campbellwines.com or call 408-797-6800.