![]() This particular project had quite a few unique finishes. who worked closely with Leong Architectural. The answer to that would be the award-winning California firm of StriplinWalker Construction, Inc. The doors are also shown to winery visitors as part of its VIP tours. All eight doors were opened one after another at five second intervals. Opus One Winery gave the newly installed Schweiss Bifold Doors a special dramatic treatment at the dusk grand opening ceremonies. So how does Schweiss Doors fit into the picture of buildings that literally rise out of the earth through a mix of classical European and contemporary Californian elements? Mondavi brought a passion of excellence to everything he did and in the 1980s, after her father's death, baroness Philippine de Rothschild left a stage career, to bring her own exquisite style and creativity to the design, construction, and operation of Opus One Winery. Baron Philippe de Rothschild's vision changed the world of wine, and in partnership with Robert Mondavi in 1979, created Opus One. Of the great European wine families, the Rothschilds are perhaps the best known of this great family. Opus One was a joint venture of notables the likes of Robert Mondavi and Baron Philippe de Rothschild. The recorded ancestry of this winery exudes a distinction of quality and acclaim making it one of America's first ultra-premium wineries and a worldwide icon. The quiet profile of Opus One blends with the natural surroundings - the vineyards and rolling hills of the Napa Valley. The suggestion and actual design of the unique Schweiss bifold and hydraulic doors was recommended by Wayne Leong, of Leong Architectural firm in St Helena, Calif. Johnson was part of the design team behind the whole footprint of the Opus One building expansion. Helena and Napa, almost straight north of San Francisco, California. That's how Opus One building's architect, Scott Johnson, described this California Napa Valley winery located between St. Davis and the Université de Bordeaux.Įmbracing a holistic vision of winegrowing as the ultimate expression of terroir, Michael ensures that the connection between viticulture and winemaking at Opus One is seamless, reflecting the philosophy of founders Baron Philippe de Rothschild and Robert Mondavi.A California Napa Valley Moon and lights within the vineyard shop give the buildings a distinctive glow. Davis in addition to under-graduate degrees in enology and viticulture from U.C. He holds a master’s degree in viticulture from U.C. ![]() He has also made wine in France and Chile. Prior to his current appointment, Michael spent six years as winemaker at Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars, one year as winemaker at King Estate in Oregon, and six years at Beaulieu Vineyard as enologist and viticulturist. He is also currently serving as President of the Napa Valley Grapegrowers association. ![]() He has been at Opus One since March of 2001, first serving as Director of Viticulture and Enology. Two-hour lunches in the vineyard and fine wine were all it took to lead him to a career in winemaking and a life spent walking among the vines.Ībout Michael Silacci: Assuming full responsibility for all aspects of vineyard management and winemaking, Michael was named Winemaker at Opus One in May 2003. Someone suggested that if he wanted to eat well, learn to speak French, and earn some francs, he should harvest grapes. When he arrived in France, his knowledge of French was limited to “bon voyage”. So he took a couple of years to travel through Asia and Europe to window-shop for a profession. Michael Silacci didn’t know what he wanted to be when he grew up. Dame Gina Voci, long-time Central States Division sales manager for Opus One wines, arranged a priceless Opus One experience that you can now enjoy via video link from the comfort of your own couch. It started as a collaboration between California wine legend Robert Mondavi and French wine legend Baron Philippe de Rothschild. Opus One is is arguably one of the most heralded and iconic wines in all of Napa Valley and the world. A Tasting of Opus One and Overture with Winemaker Michael Silacci ![]()
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