The 2001 Opus One shows aromas of black currant, black cherry liqueur. From tasting berries to careful sorting and extended aging in new French oak barrels, each stage of the winemaking process is afforded the same meticulous consideration and attention. Vintage 2001 produced small, concentrated berries and an excellent, unhurried harvest.

Chambers Street is proud to present our 13th vintage from Domaine. Silacci combines intuition and technical acumen with the dual perspective of viticulturist and winemaker. Great Wines, Great Values from the Northern Rhone: Domaine Barou & Domaine Rousset Share. Nectar of the Gods - Check out Tripadvisor members 360 candid photos and videos of Memories Dining. Silacci ensures that the connection between viticulture and winemaking at Opus One is seamless, reflecting the philosophy of founders Baron Philippine de Rothschild and Robert Mondavi. Memories Dining & Bar, Regina Picture: Opus one 2001. Silacci holds a master's degree in viticulture from the University ofĬalifornia, Davis in addition to undergraduate degrees in enology from the University of California, Davis and the Institut d'Oenologie at the Université de Bordeaux.Īdvancing a holistic vision of winegrowing as the ultimate expression of terroir, Mr. 2020Opus One 2000 Napa & Philippe de RothschildSee Sold Price. Silacci spent 6 years as winemaker at Stag's Leap Wine Cellars, one year as winemaker at King Estate in Oregon, and 6 years at Beaulieu Vineyard. Prior to his appointment at Opus One, Mr. Michael Silacci joined Opus One in March 2001 as director of viticulture and enology and became winemaker in January of 2004, taking on responsibility for all aspects of vineyard management and winemaking. It remains an ongoing testament to the founders’ vision of a singular wine that transcends generations.

Rising gracefully from the vineyards, Opus One stands in subtle celebration of the land and the open space that surrounds the estate. Place, often defined as terroir, represents the geography, the climate and the essential human element which is captured in the wine’s balance between power and finesse, structure and texture. The essence of time is expressed in Opus One by the character of each vintage. Opus One: An expression of time and place ABOUT OPUS ONE AND WINEMAKER MICHAEL SILACCI

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