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In 2004, for one billion dollars, Constellation Brands purchased Opus One Winery and added them to their extensive wine portfolio. Top vintages from Opus One are: 1990, 1997,2004, 2005, 2007, 2008, 2010, 20. Aged in French oak, Overture is composed of the same five varietals that Opus One is made with: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet France, Petit Verdot, and Malbec. With almost 70 Ha under vine, the estate is capable of producing an annual average of 25.000 cases. 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.

In 1993, Opus One introduced their second wine, called “Overture”, made from grapes which didn’t make it into the “Grand Vin”. Storage available in UK & SG or delivery to your home in Singapore. The label shows the silhouette of both Baron Philippe de Rothschild and Robert Mondavi. Opus One, California, United States, Red, UK Stock - Sold in GBP Only Cellar. Elegant blueberry, red currant, and rose intertwine gracefully with subtle minerality and forest floor. 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. The critics went nuts over this vintage of Opus One. 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. Exotic, beautifully perfumed and impeccable in its balance, Opus One is one of the most complete wines of the vintage. Plush fruit and soft, silky contours give the 2017 its racy personality. In 1989 they built a new, state-of-the-art winery in Oakville. Reviews: A remarkable wine for the year, the 2017 Opus One is a dense, full-throttle beauty. 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 had picked 91 of their fruit before the fires started in 2017, and only two lots were eliminated from consideration. Until 1982 the wine was called “Napamédoc”, to give an idea about the philosophy of the project. The idea was to create a red wine in Bordeaux style, made from particularly Napa Cabernet Sauvignon grapes. The juicy entry offers a round, silky mouthfeel with just enough acidity to complement the satin texture. 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. The Opus One 2017 offers a harmonious aromatic balance of rich dark fruit, stems of roses, and earthy forest floor.