Opus One Winery, located in the heart of Napa Valley’s Oakville AVA, is one of the most prestigious and iconic producers of Bordeaux-style wines in California, founded as a groundbreaking partnership between Baron Philippe de Rothschild of Château Mouton Rothschild in Bordeaux and Robert Mondavi, Napa’s pioneering winemaker. Established in 1979, Opus One was created with the vision of crafting a singular, world-class wine that marries Old World elegance with New World power, sourced from meticulously farmed estate vineyards in the heart of Napa’s prime Cabernet Sauvignon-growing region. The flagship Opus One wine is a refined and age-worthy Bordeaux blend, dominated by Cabernet Sauvignon with varying proportions of Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot, and Malbec, meticulously aged in French oak barrels to enhance its depth and complexity. Known for its deep concentration, silky tannins, and layers of blackcurrant, plum, violet, graphite, and exotic spices, Opus One has earned a reputation as one of Napa Valley’s most collectible wines, often rivaling the finest estates in Bordeaux’s Left Bank. The winery itself is a stunning architectural landmark, seamlessly blending classical and modern design, reflecting the fusion of European tradition and Californian innovation. With meticulous winemaking, limited production, and a commitment to excellence, Opus One continues to define the pinnacle of Napa Valley luxury wines, sought after by collectors and connoisseurs worldwide.
