Opus I

Opus I is an iconic, elegant, Bordeaux style, Napa Valley red wine first created back in 1979 as a collaborated effort between Mondavi of California and Rothschild of Bordeaux. Today, Mondavi is no longer involved and it is now equally owned by Constellation Brands and Rothschild. The ’09 is full of dark fruit, chocolate, spice and vanilla, Rich and supple! The opulent, polished ’07 is more Californian in style. Gobs of spicy, licoriced, cedary fruit and a firmer backbone highlight this baby. The ’05 leans more to the old world in style, sporting toasted, smoky oak, tobacco, herbs, dried fruits and leather. The wine is not inexpensive, but a true expression of old and new world viticulture and winemaking coming together.