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Opus one 2004 vintage tasting notes8/9/2023 ![]() I wanted to learn more about the classic wine and the history behind it. I had never tried Opus One, and I too was curious. Of course, seeing Andy’s reaction… that curiosity and wonder…I wanted to make sure the visit happened sooner than later. Andy’s eyes widened and he promised Doug we would go there. Andy brought up Opus One and asked Doug if he thought that Opus One was worth the hype. We talked to one of the tasting room managers, Doug, at length about the area wineries and which ones were the best. Last time we visited Napa, we went to Nichelini Winery for their Rosé of Cabernet release. ![]() Helena, etc, but I wanted to choose an extra special tasting. There are literally hundreds of wineries from which to choose when you visit Napa, Oakville, Rutherford, St. I knew just the show and possibly getting a place to stay would be more than enough, but I wanted to plan some wine tastings the day of the show. Once I found out about the concert, I obtained the seats, and then immediately started planning the rest. It was tickets to a Robert Cray show at the Uptown Theatre. And when modern techniques benefit the winegrowing process, they are used.Our latest trip in Napa centered around a birthday present for my boyfriend Andy. At Opus One, traditional approaches are taken whenever they work best. ![]() Opus One’s sole purpose is to express the vision and passionate spirit of its founders for generations to come. uniquely by selected Bordeaux negociants- the first California wine to be so represented.Īsserting its independence and achieving a keen balance between its partners, Opus One remains dedicated to uncomprised quality. 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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