Following Constellation Brands' 2004 takeover of Robert Mondavi winery, the estate of Baron Rothschild negotiated with Constellation Brands control of marketing, vineyard management, and administration of the winery. In the 1990s, Opus One became the California cult wine to be widely sold in Asia and Europe. The first vintage from this block was released in 1985 and soon the estate built the large limestone winery in Oakville that has become an icon of the Napa Valley. In 1980, Mondavi sold 35 acres from his To Kalon Vineyard in the Oakville AVA to the joint venture that would serve as the backbone for the blend. The joint venture between Mondavi and Baron Rothschild was announced in 1980, though plans for the winery had been developing between the two men since the early 1970s. The genesis of Opus One wine can be traced to 1970 at the Mauna Kea Beach Hotel on the Big Island of Hawaii where Robert Mondavi and Baron Philippe de Rothschild met for the very first time and began their collaboration to merge old world and new world wine styles into one grand opus. Since 1993, they have produced a second wine, Overture. Decanter- Rich, full-bodied, fleshy and glossy. In 1989 a new winery was built just down the road, the first vintage from the new winery was from 1991 and was released in 1994. The blend is 40 Merlot, 30 Cabernet Sauvignon, 20 Cabernet Franc and 10 Petit Verdot. For a while it was the most expensive Californian wine, and to date still ranks among the most expensive red wines produced in the Napa Valley, with the 2014 vintage retailing for $325 per bottle. The first vintage, 1979 was released in 1984 at the same time as the 1980 vintage. The creation of this winery venture in 1980 was big news in the wine industry de Rothschild's involvement added an air of respectability to the burgeoning Napa wine region. It is located across State Route 29 from the Robert Mondavi Winery. The winery was founded as a joint venture between Baron Philippe de Rothschild of Château Mouton Rothschild and Robert Mondavi to create a single Bordeaux style blend based upon Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon. The wine was called napamedoc until 1982 when it was named Opus One. Opus One Winery is a winery in Oakville, California, United States. Robert Mondavi co-founder Philippine de Rothschild, co-owner Michael Silacci, WinemakerĬabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Malbec, Petit Verdot This is an Opus One Cabernet Sauvignon (2015) in a magnum 1.5-liter bottle, which is twice the volume of a regular-sized bottle of wine.Winery located in California Opus One Winery The wine finishes with fresh acidity and a rich, lingering finish that promises longevity Silky, fine-grained tannins provide structure and aĬreamy texture. The entry is vibrant with ripe dark fruit flavors of plum, blackberry, andīlueberry followed by hints of vanilla and cocoa. Initial dark fruit, spice, and baking aromas in the 2015 Opus One Cabernet Sauvignon are interwoven with seductive notes of violet, black tea, and sage. Dedicated to uncompromised quality, Opus One’s sole purpose is to express this vision and passionate spirit for generations to come. Opus One, like any great work, arose out of passion. By combining the great winemaking traditions and innovations of both families, the founders’ singular goal was to create an exceptional wine in the heart of Napa Valley. Opus One was founded by Baron Philippe de Rothschild, legendary proprietor of Château Mouton Rothschild, and renowned Napa Valley vintner Robert Mondavi.
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