Opus One, certainly one of the most iconic wineries in Napa Valley, was the fruition of a 10-year collaboration between Robert Mondavi and Philippe de Rothschild of Chateau Mouton-Rothschild in Bordeaux. Celebrated as the first joint venture between California and France, the winery produced its first vintage in 1979, having been made, aged and bottled at the Robert Mondavi Winery in Oakville. Some 10 years later, construction began on Opus One’s own winery – right across the highway from the Mondavi winery. As with the concept of Opus, the design of the new winery was groundbreaking, combining Greek and Roman motifs with those of early California. Join us as we talk with Roger Asleson and Michael Silacci about Opus One and its history, as well as its place in today’s Napa Valley. For more info on Opus One Winery: www.opusonewinery.com Sponsor: Bagged Wine: www.baggedwine.com Click Below to Play the Show: Show #211 (45:08min 31MB) If you like this show check out: Audio #93: Mondavi - 40 Years in Napa Audio #186: Chateau Mouton Rothschild Less