Opus One Winery, established in 1979, is a prestigious collaboration between two titans of the wine industry: Robert Mondavi of Napa Valley and Baron Philippe de Rothschild of Bordeaux's Château Mouton Rothschild. This partnership was conceived during a 1970 meeting in Hawaii and solidified in 1978 when Mondavi visited Rothschild in Bordeaux. Their shared vision was to create a wine that seamlessly blended the elegance of Bordeaux with the richness of Napa Valley, resulting in a Bordeaux-style blend that has become a benchmark for quality.
The winery's flagship wine, Opus One, is a Bordeaux-style blend predominantly featuring Cabernet Sauvignon, complemented by Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot, and Malbec. Each vintage reflects the unique characteristics of the Napa Valley terroir, with the 2013 vintage exemplifying the winery's commitment to excellence. This opulent red wine is crafted in the exact same fashion as a Bordeaux First Growth, showcasing intense crimson color and complex aromas.
Under the guidance of winemaker Michael Silacci, Opus One continues to uphold its founders' vision, producing wines that embody the harmony between Old World tradition and New World innovation. Silacci emphasizes the winery's dedication to quality, with each vintage reflecting the time and place of its creation.