In 1978 Philippe invited Robert to visit him in Bordeaux. Crabb in the 1860’s.Ī year after founding the vineyard they took the wine world by storm by making a heavily oaked Sauvignon Blanc, which was very unpopular at the time, and selling it under the monica Fumé Blanc which was a major success for the new winery. Including land from the historic To Kalon Estate, founded by Californian wine pioneer H.W. Robert Mondaviīeing the first major winery to be opened in California since prohibition. The focus of this winery was to produce wines that would compete with the finest Europe had to offer. This fueled him to found the Robert Mondavi Winery in Oakville with his sons Robert and Tim. However in 1965 he left after a serious feud with his younger brother over the direction of the winery. In 1942 he joined his brother and father on the Charles Krug Estate located in St. Mondavi is also viewed as one of the major pioneers in the world of wine. However his achievements don’t stop there, he also through intense lobbying managed to elevate Chateau Mouton-Rothschild from a second growth to first growth – a feat not since repeated. In conjunction with this he started a secondary brand (Mouton Cadet) for the wine he thought wasn’t up to scratch or from a unsatisfactory vintage. Post World War II, Philippe commissioned labels from great artists and sculptors – Andy Warhol, Salvador Dali, Henry Moore and Jean Cocteau – and many more luminaries were included. Tied in with this was Rothschild’s unique approach to labeling. This idea quickly spread through many Grand Cru and Premier Cru producers. This revelation gave them complete control on every aspect of the wine. Instead of selling everything En Primeur h e introduced on estate bottling. Soon after he changed the whole idea of wine sales. Retaining management of his family estate in Pauillac at the tender age of 20. Rothschild is considered one of the great personalities in the history of wine and definitely one of the true pioneers of the 20th century. This fateful meeting marks the genesis of this composition… The first meeting between Robert Mondavi and Baron Philippe de Rothschild occurred in 1970 in Hawaii. One representing the new world and one the old. 2018 - 595371Ĭabernet Sauvignon - Ridge Estate Santa Cruz Mtn.Two names which are unavoidable when talking about Bordeaux blends are Mondavi and Rothschild. Pinot Noir - Dumol Russian River Valley Wester Reach 2020 - 413969Ĭhardonnay - Dumol Russian Rivery Valley Wester Reach 2020 - 74790Ĭabernet Sauvignon - O'Shaughnessy Napa Valley Howell Mtn. Pinot Noir - Kistler Russian River 2020 - 594887Ĭhardonnay - Kistler Sonoma Coast Les Noisetiers 2020 - 413995 Zinfandel - Caymus Napa Valley 2019 - 218586 Paso Robles Red - L'Aventure Cuvee Estate 2019 - 381936 Mountain Cuvee - Chappellet Napa/Sonoma 2019 - 393903 Helena 2018 - 28785Ĭabernet Sauvignon - Chappellet Pritchard Hill 2018 - 94094 Helena 2018 - 347404Ĭabernet Sauvignon - Spottswoode St. Tablas Creek - Esprit Blanc de Tablas Creek 2019 - 483295Ĭabernet Sauvignon - Spottswoode St. Tablas Creek - Esprit de Tablas Creek 2019 - 62166 Screaming Eagle Sauvignon Blanc 2018 - 347933 Here is the list of wines htat will be featured in the BCL Stores in May You don't want to miss what these talented winegrowers have to say or the chance to take a virtual visit of their storied wineries.
#OPUS ONE WINERY TOUR SERIES#
Over the next few weeks we'll release three more videos as part of this series including two more Napa Valley vintners, Chappellet Winery and winemaker Phillip Corallo-Titus and O'Shaughnessy Estate Winery and President and winemaker Sean Capiaux. From Paso Robles, Tablas Creek Vineyard family member, partner and General Manager Jason Haas tells his story outdoors next to the vineyard. We begin with the Baron Philippe de Rothchild and Robert Mondavi partnered endeavour, Opus One Winery, with winemaker Michael Silacci talking to us from their cellar about their 2018 vintage.
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