About Opus One Winery
Opus One Winery is an Oakville estate created around a single, internationally recognized wine project and the partnership between Robert Mondavi and Baron Philippe de Rothschild. The building's low, monumental form, landscaped gardens and rooftop terrace are integral to the visit. The experience is intentionally quiet, controlled and educational rather than designed for casual drop-in traffic.
The entry Estate Tasting currently presents two vintages of Opus One and the second wine, Overture, during a guided 60-minute visit. The experience concludes with broad Napa Valley views from the rooftop terrace when conditions allow. A higher-tier Opus One Experience adds library wines, a private winery tour and a culinary complement. The Art of the Table is a multi-course pairing offered on selected weekdays with significant advance planning and a minimum party size.
All visits require appointments, and reservations are released on a monthly schedule. Every guest must be age 21 or older. Pets are not permitted, outside food is prohibited and the estate maintains detailed photography rules. Online party size is limited for standard experiences, although the reservations team can discuss larger groups or guests who will not participate in the wine portion. Full payment is collected at booking and cancellation deadlines vary.
Opus One is best for collectors, design-conscious travelers and guests who want a focused tasting of a small number of wines in a highly curated environment. It should be treated as a destination appointment rather than one of many quick Oakville stops. Visitors should reserve early, arrive on time and review the estate's closure calendar. The value of the experience comes from depth, setting and access, not from tasting a long list of varieties.
Robert Mondavi and Baron Philippe de Rothschild's 1979 Oakville joint venture, a founding California cult wine.
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Born from a meeting in Hawaii,Robert Mondavi and Baron Philippe de Rothschild first discussed the project in 1970 at a hotel on Hawaii's Big Island, years before the wine had a name or a home.
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A record-setting debut,a single case of the earliest Opus One vintage sold for $24,000 at a 1981 Napa Valley wine auction, an extraordinary sum for an unreleased California wine at the time.
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One wine, one estate,Opus One makes just a single wine each vintage, a Bordeaux blend led by Cabernet Sauvignon from its own Oakville vineyards, rather than a broader portfolio.
"Wino Notion likes the discipline of the visit. Opus One does not try to compete through a long tasting menu; it builds a focused experience around the estate, the partnership behind the wine and the way different vintages evolve."
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Wines change with each vintage
For an accurate list of current-release wines and library bottlings from Opus One Winery, please check the winery's official website or contact the tasting room directly. Oakville producers typically rotate vintages and offerings seasonally.
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Single Wine Estate Experience
The Opus One experience, a tasting of the current vintage alongside a complementary older vintage in the extraordinary circular winery with To Kalon Vineyard views. One wine. World-class.
$100
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Barrel Cave & Current Release
A cave tour followed by a vertical tasting of multiple Opus One vintages, understanding how the world's most famous California Bordeaux blend develops across a decade of cellaring.
$150
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