Opus One Winery

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Opus One Winery
Location	Oakville, California, USA
Appellation	Oakville AVA
Founded	1978
first Vintage	1979
Key people	Robert Mondavi co-founder; Philippine de Rothschild, co-owner; Michael Silacci, Winemaker
Parent company	BPhR, Constellation Brands
Cases/yr	20,000
Known for	Opus One
Varietals	Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Malbec, Petit Verdot
Website	http://www.opusonewinery.com
Tasting	by appointment

Opus One Winery is a winery in Oakville, California, USA. The winery was founded as a joint venture between Baron Philippe de Rothschild of Château Mouton Rothschild and Robert Mondavi (now part of Constellation Brands) to create a single Bordeaux style blend based upon Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon. It is located across State Route 29 from the Robert Mondavi Winery. The creation of this winery venture in 1978 was big news in the wine industry; de Rothschild's involvement added an air of respectability to the burgeoning Napa wine region.