April 12, 2021 was the magic date that one of Napa's most prestigious wineries, Opus One, had its 136 acres of estate vineyards certified organic. It's sort of the wine equivalent of putting a ring on it, isn't it?
Founded by Baron Philippe de Rothschild S. A. and Robert Mondavi, the winery is now owned by Rothschild and Constellation Brands. It is Constellation's only organic property.
Bravo - well done.
So far, Napa and Bordeaux are neck and neck in the competition to see who will have a higher percentage of organic vines. Both are at about 11 percent this year.
Opus One might be the proper wine to drink on 4th of July and on Bastille Day, representing as it does that the U.S. was founded on French Enlightenment ideals that are embodied in the US Constitution.
Viva La France, Viva Les Etats-Unis d'Amerique. Et viva Opus One.
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