Mix one part California go-getter with one part Bordeaux legend, add prime Napa Valley terroir, and the result is a Cabernet-based red that established American wine in the global arena. In this story, we trace the dream of Opus One founders Robert Mondavi and Baron Philippe de Rothschild from the winery’s inception in 1979 to its present-day pinnacle. Learn about the birth of Opus One and the story behind its iconic California wines in this issue’s cover story!
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