

In the early years, it was called NapaMedoc -signifying the union of two renowned wine regions the name was later changed to Opus One in 1982. Baron Philippe from Medoc (Bordeaux France) that continues to thrive decades after. Opus one saw its first harvest in 1979, a collaboration of passion between Mr. The person in charge of its operation started his wine career at the tender age of 20, Mr.

The district of Medoc is home to a powerhouse of Chateau Mouton Rothschild. On the other side of the globe, requiring little introduction, major wine region of Bordeaux, France has always been known for its exquisite quality wine, claiming among the most expensive in the world. Mondavi successfully revolutionized the California wine landscape, elevating it to world-class status in just a few decades. Along came Robert Mondavi, many thought he was out of his mind when he attempted to bring higher quality into California wines several decades ago. Mostly made for large consumption, jug wines and cheap labels plagued the land. Not too long ago, California wines like the rest of the country were much lower in quality.

But it hasn’t always been called Opus One. If the taste of a Napa Valley wine could be compared to the sound of a musical masterpiece, that wine would be Opus One. “Opus” is a Latin word meaning an artistic composition by a well-established artist.
