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. This deep purple-hued effort leans to lively, fresher side of the vintage but has a brilliant, utterly classic style in its crme de cassis and blue-tinged fruit as well as notes of lead pencil, candied violets, damp earth, and chocolate-like nuances. In 1993, Opus One introduced their second wine, called “Overture”, made from grapes which didn’t make it into the “Grand Vin”. The Tb points given to this wine are the worlds most valid and most up-to-date evaluation of the quality of the wine. The 2018 Opus One is a blend of 84 Cabernet Sauvignon, 6 Petit Verdot, and the rest Merlot and Cabernet Franc. This richly layered wine boasts a juicy but well-balanced palate that serves up intense aromas of dark berries and cassis. The label shows the silhouette of both Baron Philippe de Rothschild and Robert Mondavi. 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. 2017 Bottle (750ml) Opus One 2017 750mL (Nicked Label) Raeders Wines & Liquors. View photos, read reviews, and see ratings for Opus One Napa Valley 2016 & 2017. In 1989 they built a new, state-of-the-art winery in Oakville. Opus One Napa Valley 2016 & 2017 at The Derby in Arcadia, CA. The juicy entry offers a round, silky mouthfeel with just enough acidity to complement the satin texture. Until 1982 the wine was called “Napamédoc”, to give an idea about the philosophy of the project. 4.5 72 Ratings Have you tried this Rate it now Winemaker Notes The Opus One 2017 offers a harmonious aromatic balance of rich dark fruit, stems of roses, and earthy forest floor. The idea was to create a red wine in Bordeaux style, made from particularly Napa Cabernet Sauvignon grapes. Medium-bodied, the palate has a lively skip in its step, featuring bags of juicy raspberry and cassis-laced fruit and a refreshing line, supported by ripe.US699.

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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