Robert Mondavi to make classic wines that can be shared with friends and family and try to leave the place better than we found it, this is not about an expression of personality. Other than the fact we strive to follow the vision of Baron Philippe de Rothschild and Mr. Equally important are the people who tend the vines and address their needs. This place is the key to the quality and “style” of our wines. Seventy percent of the vineyards are in the To Kalon Vineyard and thirty percent are on the To Kalon Fan. Opus One is a classic red wine made from Bordeaux varieties. Can you share more stylistically about Opus One Wines? For those who haven’t had a chance to enjoy, can you share why they’re so spectacular? My first day at Opus One was on March 5, 2001, where I am getting ready for my twentieth vintage. From King Estate, I went to Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars where I spent time in the vineyard as well as the cellar. I left BV for my first winemaking position at King Estate.
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I learned how to give opportunities and trust to others and the importance of mentoring from Denis. Since we had just earned our diplomas at the Institute of Enology at the University of Bordeaux, Denis gave us a lot of latitude. One of the most fulfilling jobs I had was as an intern working with fellow student Christophe Ollivier under the guidance of Denis Dubourdieu. Where have you worked over the years which led to your current role at Opus One? Although I had four different positions over the six-plus years I was there, they focused mostly on viticulture.
My first full-time job was at Beaulieu Vineyard. I was offered a job picking grapes at the Louis Métaireau Grand Mouton Domain, where I fell in love with two-hour lunches and wine. I got my hair cut, borrowed a car, and drove just south of Nantes to the Muscadet wine region. Someone told me that if I wanted to learn to speak French, eat well, and earn some money I should pick grapes. I arrived in Paris able to say “Bon Voyage” in French. Can you share more about where on these travels you knew winemaking was your dream? I read that you graduated from high school in Gilroy CA, then traveled the world a few years to decide what you wanted to do for a career before starting college.
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