11/30/2023 0 Comments Opus one 2011 auction![]() ![]() Since its first vintage in 1979, Opus One has become the red wine that represents California to the world. And finally, it would be different and unique. Second, it would reflect the partnership between the Mondavi and Rothschild families. The two luminaries struck a partnership eight years later, and agreed on a simple three-point philosophy: First, Opus One would be a classic Bordeaux-style wine. When he met Robert Mondavi in 1970, Baron Philippe knew he had his man. The Opus One story began when Baron Philippe de Rothschild (of Bordeaux First Growth Mouton Rothschild) conceived of a Bordeaux-Napa Valley project. A collection like this can take years and years to compile, and we’re proud to bring you this chance to build an instant Opus One library that will pay dividends for decades. We’re thrilled to announce that our visit yielded the kind of allocation that normally only comes at auction: an eleven-vintage vertical of Opus One (2005-2015), direct from their cellars. Everyone in the company headed north on Silverado Trail to the Oakville AVA, to make our first official visit to the pristine winery that brought First Growth Bordeaux and the best of Napa Valley together: Opus One. So on a beautiful August day, the Wine Access offices in the town of Napa emptied. But realistically, we’d been looking forward to it for years. Membership is complimentary, and is a good way to learn about future celebrations and fundraising activities.Technically, we’d had the appointment for about a month. Wine enthusiasts are invited to take part in Collective Napa Valley. For lovers of this community this is a special place and I want people to look back and say they had a part in saving our community.” “It is important to remember,” said Bart Araujo, “that wildfires don’t only hurt wineries, but hospitals have to be evacuated, schools have to be closed, and hotels, restaurants, and other establishments lose business. At the conclusion of dinner, the auction commenced with inspiring speeches from Bart and Daphne Araujo, auction co-chairs, as well as a moving video on the wildfire impact and mitigation efforts. ![]() The 5-course menu, created by Michelin-starred chef, Christopher Kostow, included: caviar with turnip custard, quail stuffed with abalone and pork, beef filet with black truffle and kimchee, Brillat-Savarin, and a platter of small elegant desserts.ĭuring dinner, five mystery magnums of historic Napa Valley wines were auctioned off – each selling for $10,000 to $14,000. Winning bidders were urged to open the bottle and share it with others at their table. Once in the dining room, guests were treated to a variety of famous Napa Valley wines, including a magnum of 2013 Opus One at each 10-person table. ALEXANDER RUBIN The Elegant Dinner and Auction at Opus One Winery Opus One Winery at Collective Napa Valley 2022 November Event. The November event included vineyard visits for a ‘boots on the ground’ field trip to learn about fire mitigation efforts, a winery lunch, and then an elegant reception and 5-course dinner at Opus One. Many attendees were long time supporters of the 40 year Napa Valley Auction, which was re-imagined into Collective Napa Valley – a series of celebrations and fund-raising events throughout the year, rather than a single auction. This amount is in addition to the $4.6 million that Napa Valley Vintners has given to support community efforts so far in 2022. The weekend event, along with online bidding and donations during November, easily achieved the $2 million goal set to fund wildfire mitigation and reforestation. Tickets to the $2500 per person weekend sold out quickly, as supporters from around the nation, as well as some international visitors, rushed to secure the limited seats. Multiple auction paddles were raised at an elegant Opus One Winery dinner as part of Collective Napa Valley’s November 2022 event. Collective Napa Valley 2022 November Auction Dinner at Opus One Winery. ![]()
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