However, Overture has an unusual blending aspect, that of marrying multiple vintages. A natural extension of the creation of Opus One, Overture is the timeless expression of the estate vineyards. In keeping with the tradition of many great Bordeaux estates, they produce a second wine, Overture. Finished the tour by hanging out on their balcony enjoying the sun and the view while sipping their. The tasting of 3 library wines paired with small bites was wonderful. The tour, with Leo as our guide, was truly exceptional and informative. The winery was founded as a joint venture between Baron Philippe de Rothschild of Chteau 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. Featured in Vivino's 2020 Wine Style Awards: Napa Valley Bordeaux Blend (2004 Vintage) 97 by Wine Advocate (2016 Vintage) Oldest vintage available (2003 Vintage) 349.99. Their winery with its views of the valley floor is majestic. Opus One Winery is a winery in Oakville, California, United States. United States Napa Valley Opus One Red wine Cabernet Sauvignon. When modern techniques benefit the winegrowing process, they are researched, evaluated and integrated into practice. Opus One is quintessentially Napa Valley. In the vineyards, hand-harvesting and other traditional approaches are taken wherever they work best. The world-renowned Opus One was created in the 1970’s as a result of a merger between two visionaries, Baron Philippe de Rothschild (lengendary Bordeaux wine magnate and owner of Château Mouton-Rothschild in Pauillac) and Robert Mondavi (an icon in the history of American wine with a namesake wine empire in California). Together, they set out to create a single wine dedicated to the pursuit of uncompromising quality.

Glossy, opulent and silky with lovely cassis fruit richness, albeit in a full-bodied, powerful frame with robust tannins and a firm spine of acidity.Ībout the winery:Opus One is the realized dream of two men: Baron Philippe de Rothschild of Chateau Mouton Rothschild in Bordeaux and Napa Valley vintner Robert Mondavi. Tasting note: Stylish aromas, with vanilla oak and the fragrant trappings of class. Grape: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot, Malbec

Opus one napa