Opus One Dinner at Scarpetta Restaurant in the Fontainebleau Hotel Miami Beach

"It is giving me a great satisfaction, because I had the notion that we could make great wines equal to the greatest wines in the world, and everybody said it was impossible."

Robert Mondavi

Are there two men that walked the earth over the last 100 years that were more important to the wine industry as a whole?  I am talking about the two original partners in the Opus One project; Robert Mondavi and the Baron Philippe de Rothschild. 

Well, it is kind of ironic that the wines from this winery are now getting the best press ever.  We have always been big fans of Opus One and have hosted several events over the years with this winery including an event that put all 26 consecutive vintages released at that time of Opus One on the table.  The 1979 showed brilliantly on that occasion as it did in 2010 when we showed it at the great wine seminar with Opus’s CEO David Pearson.  Even the French tasters, Pierre-Emanuel Taittinger, Eric Rousseau and Pierre Lurton had nice things to say about this first growth of the Napa Valley. 

The newest release from the outstanding 2012 is here and almost gone already and although the wine continues to go up in price it has not slowed the demand for this iconic wine as it is sold in over 70 countries the world over and is considered to be one of the most prestigious brands in the wine business. 

You can argue that there are better wines at a lower price, but there is no disputing that Opus One is the most successful wine brand created in our lifetime.  There is no other wine that has come on the scene the last 40 years that is over 30,000 cases in production and that costs over $200 per bottle.  Opus One is the best investment you could have made in wine the last 30 years!

You have a chance to taste this 2012 vintage Opus one on Thursday, April 14, 2016, at Fontainebleau's legendary Italian restaurant, Scarpetta. The 2012 Opus One will be accompanied by the 2008 vintage and the baby Opus aka Overture this is one of the first releases of this wine that has been available outside of the winery.  Opus Ones’ France Posener will be on hand to present these three wines along with several others from Robert Mondavi winery will be served along with a decadent five-course menu prepared by chef de cuisine Neil O'Connell. This event is priced at $350 per person excluding taxes and service charge. To get tickets:  https://www.nightpass.co/e/np/tq0YXX8ysw

Opus One Dinner at Fontainebleau's Scarpetta Restaurant with special guest France Posener
Wednesday, April 13, 2016
7:pm

{CANAPÉS}
SHORT RIB AND FONTINA CROQUETTE
SCALLOP AND
TUNA CRUDO
CRISPY POLENTA

Robert Mondavi Oakville Fume Blanc 2012
Price: $43.50       Sale $38.28          Case $444

A blend of 92% Sauvignon Blanc and 8% Sémillon, Robert Mondavi Winerys' Oakville Sauvignon Blanc is celebrated for its ripe fruit, subtle minerality and rich texture, and this wine wonderfully expresses that Oakville personality. The fruit intensity of the 2012 is matched by mouthwatering acidity in a wine that weaves lemon and grapefruit citrus, melon fruit, herbal and verbena floral with lemongrass and an integrated touch of nutty oak character.

Robert Mondavi Unoaked Chardonnay 2014

The 2014 unoaked Chardonnay starts with fresh apple, melon, and fig followed by light flavors of honey and cream. The wine finishes with a lively freshness making it wonderfully easy to drink.

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DUCK AND FOIE GRAS PRESSING
Cherry, Focaccia, Pistachio

Robert Mondavi Momentum Red Wine Blend 2012

A blend of 38% Cabernet Sauvignon, 31% Merlot, 23% Cabernet Franc, 8% Petit Verdot.  Rich and savory, the 2012 Momentum has red and black wild cherry and blackberry fruit, mocha, milk chocolate, vanilla bean, and tobacco aromas, and delivers these same flavors in a silky smooth ride across the palate. The vibrancy of the fruit is pronounced in the wine's full-flavored finish, inviting you to take another sip.

{PASTA}
CAVATELLI
Fennel Rabbit Sausage, Ricotta, Arugula

Overture by Opus One Napa
Price: $119.00    Sale $104.72
Quantity in Stock: 8

Overture is the second wine of Opus One, it is made from lots not used in the final Opus blend. It is a non-vintage wine, softer and rounder upon release. Overture will be available for both on and off premise accounts.

{ENTRÉE}
VEAL “SALTIMBOCCA”
Marble Potatoes, Spinach, Wild Mushrooms

Opus One Napa 2008
NA

Opus One Napa 2012
Price: $259.00    Your Price: $227.92
Quantity in Stock: 8

Wine Watch Tasting Notes:  This is 79% cabernet sauvignon, 7% cabernet franc, 6% merlot, 6% petit Verdot and 2% Malbec.  A beautiful bouquet of cigar box spice, cassis and currant berry fruit, round and this is a beautiful vintage that opens up rather quickly and on the second day there is even more fruit here and quite smooth but with nice acidity and a long layered finish, old world style and new world boldness.  This wine has a certain amount of early drinking appeal like the rest of the 2012 vintage from Napa but it is built to last for decades in the cellar.  Finish 50+   Most Excellent +

{DESSERT}
LEMON AND OLIVE OIL TART
Coconut Shortbread, Basil-Blackberry Sorbet

Chateau Coutet Sauternes 2009

(95 Points)  "Very lightly toasty, this is more floral for now, with lively honeysuckle and pineapple notes up front, giving way to richer hints of warm brioche, fig, glazed pear and lemon shortbread that should emerge more with time. The long, lacy finish has the poise and balance for long-term cellaring. Sémillon, Sauvignon Blanc and Muscadelle. "  Wine Spectator

This event is priced at $350 per person excluding taxes and service charge.

To get tickets:  https://www.nightpass.co/e/np/tq0YXX8ysw