Winery Story
Opus One
Few wine projects have carried the weight of expectation that accompanied the birth of Opus One. Conceived as a joint venture between two towering figures—Robert Mondavi of Napa Valley and Baron Philippe de Rothschild of Château Mouton Rothschild—the estate was never intended to be merely symbolic. From its earliest days, Opus One set out to establish a new benchmark: an American wine conceived, executed, and positioned at the very highest echelon of the global fine-wine hierarchy.
Franco-Californian
More than four decades after its inaugural vintage, Opus One remains one of Napa Valley’s most recognized and widely distributed luxury wines, producing approximately 25,000 cases annually and reaching markets across the globe. Its longevity and consistency are the result of a philosophy forged at the intersection of Old World tradition and New World ambition....
Winery Information
Region: USA, California, Napa Valley
Address: 1144 Oakville Cross Rd, Oakville, CA 94562
Open for Tastings: By Appointment Only
Major Grapes: Cabernet Sauvignon
Vineyard Size: 100 acres
Own Winery: Yes
DTC Mailing List: No
Vineyard Sustainability: NA
Year Established: 1979
Owner: Château Mouton Rothschild and Constellation Brands
Winemaker: Michael Silacci
Website: https://www.opusonewinery.com/
Most Recent Reviews for this Winery
Published: January 2026