![]() ![]() The other half is still owned by Baron Philippe de Rothschild, S.A. and assumed 50% of the ownership of Opus One. (RECOMMENDED) 2013 Opus One Napa Valley FLAT RATE SHIPPING ORDER NOW Americas No1 Premium Spirits Marketplace Largest Brand Selection: Wine. In 2005 Constellation Brands purchased the Robert Mondavi Corp. 1979 Opus One, Napa Valley, Bottle (750ml) Rare First Vintage. About 30,000 cases are produced annually. The winery owns vineyards in Oakville and grows Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec, Merlot, Petit Verdot, Sauvignon Blanc and Semillon. Jeb Dunnuck scored this 97 points saying The 2018 Opus One is a blend of 84 Cabernet. ![]() Opus One has earned high praise over the years and is considered one of Napa Valley’s signature wines. Terrific aromas of crushed black currants, blueberries, and flowers with hints of sweet tobacco. Even the label represents a meeting of the two legendary families, since the label shows a stylized profile of both Robert Mondavi and Baron Philippe de Rothschild. The Pauillac/Napa Valley enterprise was a long-time dream of both winemaking families and from Opus One’s first vintage in 1979 it was clear that the idea was to make a wine with character that represented the best of both Bordeaux and Napa Valley. Founded in 1979, Opus One was a joint venture between Robert Mondavi and Baron Philippe de Rothschild of Chateau Mouton Rothschild. The 2013 Opus One, a blend of 79 Cabernet Sauvignon, 7 Cabernet Franc, 6 Merlot, and the rest Petit Verdot and Malbec, is a beauty. This justly famous winery represents one of the most celebrated international winemaking ventures in modern history. ![]()
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