![]() Suckling 92 Opus One Proprietary Red Wine 1995 sold out more info Winespect. Suckling 96 Opus One Proprietary Red Wine 1990 sold out more info Parker 92 Opus One Proprietary Red Wine 1991 sold out more info Parker 92 Opus One Proprietary Red Wine 1994 sold out more info Winespect. Suckling 87 Opus One Proprietary Red Wine 1989 sold out more info Winespect. Suckling 96 Opus One Proprietary Red Wine 1987 sold out more info Parker 88 Opus One Proprietary Red Wine 1988 sold out more info Winespect. Opus One Overture 2015 sold out more info Opus One Overture release 2016 2016 sold out more info Opus One Overture release 2017 2017 sold out more info Opus One Overture release 2018 2018 sold out more info Opus One Overture release 2020 2020 sold out more info Parker 88 Opus One Proprietary Red Wine 1985 sold out more info Winespect. With almost 70 Ha under vine, the estate is capable of producing an annual average of 25.000 cases. ![]() In 2005, the Robert Mondavi winery (including the Opus One share) was sold to Constellation Brands, but the Rothschild family still is a part-owner of the venture. In 1993, Opus One introduced their second wine, called “Overture”, made from grapes which didn’t make it into the “Grand Vin”. The label shows the silhouette of both Baron Philippe de Rothschild and Robert Mondavi. The wine will age for 18 months in new french oak barrels, and an additional 15 months in the bottle, before it will be released on the market, usually the first of October. Although the Cabernet Sauvignon grape is used the most, they might also use the other “Bordeaux” grapes such as Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot and Malbec in their blend. Already one of the most expensive wines at that time from California, in the 1990’s it became a very popular wine with high demand in both Europe and Asia, reaching cult status. In 1989 they built a new, state-of-the-art winery in Oakville. Until 1982 the wine was called “Napamédoc”, to give an idea about the philosophy of the project. The idea was to create a red wine in Bordeaux style, made from particularly Napa Cabernet Sauvignon grapes. Harmonious and lively, the flavours linger to create an enduring finish with touches of dark chocolate and espresso.Opus One is a joint venture, started in 1980 between Baron Philippe de Rothschild from Mouton-Rothschild (1er Grand Cru Classé from Bordeaux) and Robert Mondavi. Juicy flavours of black cherry, blackberry and cassis flood the palate and creamy, fine-grained tannins deliver a delightfully round structure. The initial bouquet is augmented by more nuanced notes of sage, rosemary, and black olive. ![]() The 2016 Opus One is remarkably elegant and bright offering sumptuous aromas of fresh red and blue fruit, baking spices and vanilla, and a delicate fragrance of spring floral. Dedicated to in-compromised 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 wine making 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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