#Opus one 2010 price full#

Spain, too, received some cooler weather, but Rioja and the rest of central Spain are hailing 2010 as a very good year indeed, again as a result of smaller, finer yields. France, especially, had a fantastic year in 2010, with the world renowned Burgundy region proclaiming that their white wines of this year are ones to look out for, and despite yields being relatively small across much of the country, the quality was exceptionally high. The northern hemisphere and Europe saw something of a cooler summer and flowering period, but this was by no means as disastrous as it could have been. With the Mayacamas Range separating Napa from Sonoma on the west and the Vaca range defining the valley’s eastern boundary there are many varied exposures, elevations, and soils here that have been deemed worthy of special attention.2010 saw extremely high quality viticulture in many parts of the world, with an exceptionally long and hot summer providing huge benefits for wineries across many countries, especially in the southern hemisphere. This regular influx of cool, damp air creates a meso-climate that is significantly different from that of the Northern reaches of the valley where the day’s heat can remain trapped and accumulates over the course of the summer growing season.The other great influences on the climate of the valley are the mountains that frame its contours. Encompassing virtually all of Napa County as well as 14 distinct AVAs (American Viticultural Area), this extensive valley system, is home to the cradle of California’s viticultural history. Napa Valley opens to the south where the climate is shaped by the maritime influences of the great San Pablo Bay.

Region Info/ Origin By far the most famous appellation in California is the Napa Valley. Opus One then became known as America’s first ultra-premium wine.

Two days later he proposed an additional word: “Opus One”.he 19 vintages were simultaneously unveiled in 1984 as Opus One’s first release. Baron Philippe announced his choice, “Opus,” a musical expression denoting the first masterwork of a composer. The partners agreed to choose a name of Latin origin for the joint venture, allowing for easy recognition in both English and French. In 1982 Robert Mondavi and Baron Philippe de Rothschild began label design. n 1981 a single case of the joint venture wine sold for $24,000 at the first Napa Valley Wine Auction – the highest price ever paid for a California wine. The following year the partners officially announced their joint venture. Winery Info/ Brand Château Mouton Rothschild winemaker Lucien Sionneau and Robert Mondavi’s son Timothy made the partnership’s first vintage at the Robert Mondavi Winery in 1979. Lots of savory flecks hang in the end, with the fruit easily keeping pace. The texture, length and richness are all impressive. The wine is focused, with a cassis and cherry paste core, supported by chalky minerality at first, changing to iron through the finish.

#Opus one 2010 price full#

The gorgeous aromatics are followed by a beautifully knit, displaying lots of spicy black currant fruit, medium to full body, velvety tannins, and not a hard edge to be found. Description/ Tasting NotesA glorious perfume of sweet charcoal, truffle, black currants and spice.