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"In the heart of Napa Valley-America's most celebrated wine region-stands Opus One, a winery that embodies the meeting of two worlds. Born from a collaboration between two legendary winemakers-Robert Mondavi, a pioneer of California wine, and Baron Phillippe de Rothschild of Chateau Mouton Rothschild Bordeaux-Opus One represents the pinnacle of transatlantic winemaking. Here, Old World tradition and New World innovation merge to create world-class wines."
"The Opus One experience begins in the grand entrance, where the grande doors open into a curated lobby filled with antique furniture and priceless art. Touring the property feels like moving through a museum until you step behind the scenes, where futuristic innovation takes over. Here, top-of-the-line equipment allows the team to select and crush the finest grapes at exactly the right moment, upholding the meticulous standards that have defined Opus for decades."
"Yet what struck me the most wasn't the art-or even the wine, though it's complex, fascinating, and delicious-but the passion of everyone who works there. From the harvest crews playfully betting on who will pick the most grapes, to the pressing-room team proudly cleaning massive barrels, to the scientists isolating native yeasts to craft Opus One's signature flavors, every person radiates dedication. It's a passion you can feel-and taste. The team makes you fall in love with the entire winemaking process."
Opus One sits in Napa Valley as a collaboration between Robert Mondavi and Baron Phillippe de Rothschild, merging Bordeaux heritage with California expertise on a 157-acre estate. The property combines museum-like public spaces filled with antiques and art with state-of-the-art winemaking facilities that enable precise grape selection and processing. The winery emphasizes balance between French refinement and California expression, producing celebrated wines. The workforce exhibits deep passion and dedication across harvest crews, pressing-room teams, and scientists who isolate native yeasts to shape signature flavors. Rituals of meticulous standards and innovative techniques underpin the estate's reputation for world-class wine.
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