Opus One would be distributed outside the U.S. Acknowledging Opus One’s autonomy, the agreement established operating independence for the winery in three key areas: administration, vineyard management, and sales and marketing. to maintain 50-50 joint ownership of Opus One. acquired Robert Mondavi Winery in late 2004 and the next year agreed with Baron Philippe de Rothschild, S.A. 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 the Napa Valley.įirst vinified in 1979, Opus One was made and aged in barrels at the Robert Mondavi Winery until the fall of 1991, when the winery celebrated its grand opening and its first harvest at the new facility.Ĭonstellation Brands, Inc. It was founded by Baron Philippe de Rothschild, legendary proprietor of Château Mouton Rothschild, and renowned Napa Valley vintner Robert Mondavi. Opus One Winery is a winery in Oakville, California. Our Aging Guideline Chart suggests: you can continue to hold this wine. This precocious and remarkable wine offers a long finish, with traces of clove and dark chocolate.Ĭabernet Sauvignon 86%, Petit Verdot 8%, Merlot 4%, Cabernet Franc 1%, and Malbec 1%

Aromas of rose petals, cassis and black cherry in the 2008 combine with notes of marzipan and sandalwood.Ī satin texture enrobes the wine’s smooth, round tannins, its bright acidity supporting a juicy and elegant mouthfeel. Extreme weather conditions in 2008-from an unseasonably cold April to an extended heat spell in September-led to Opus One’s smallest per-acre yield in thirty-two vintages.

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