![]() Top vintages from Opus One are: 1990, 1997,2004, 2005, 2007, 2008, 2010, 20. A true cut and distinction above any tour I have ever done in my wine touring and tasting life. 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. Firm yet also voluptuous, the 2013 has it all. By Stephen Tanzer May/June 2010, IWC Issue 150, (See more on Vinous. Antonio Galloni loved it too, remarking: Dark cherries, plums, smoke, licorice, new leather and menthol race across the palate in the 2013 Opus One. By Antonio Galloni Opus One Past, Present and Future: 1979-2012 (Jun 2013), (See more on Vinous.) (Opus One Opus One) Login and sign up and see review text. In 1993, Opus One introduced their second wine, called “Overture”, made from grapes which didn’t make it into the “Grand Vin”. (Opus One Opus One Napa Valley) Login and sign up and see review text. Although it fell short of three digits from Robert Parker, the critic noted that it is certainly one of their great achievements over the last 37 years. Merchants reported a ‘scramble’ for the limited allocation released via the Place de Bordeaux. The label shows the silhouette of both Baron Philippe de Rothschild and Robert Mondavi. Last September, the estate’s 2013 vintage was released with great furor. 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. Antonio Galloni loved it too, remarking: Dark cherries, plums, smoke, licorice, new leather and menthol race across the palate in the 2013 Opus One. 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. 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.
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