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1999
O.P.C. Napa Valley Claret:
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"Ol' Pa's Claret," a 1999 Napa
Valley Claret, was inspired by our grandfather "Pa" and his favorite
style of wine. The Buoncristiani family has made and shared wine with
friends and relatives for many years. This family tradition originated
in Tuscany and was brought to the Bay Area in the 1930's. O.P.C. continues
this tradition of crafting fine red table wines to be shared for everyday
enjoyment.
The O.P.C. blend is comprised of fruit sourced
from vineyards in St. Helena, Yountville, and Mount Veeder appellations.
The varietal composition of this wine is similar to the traditional
claret blends of the Medoc region in Bordeaux. True to this district,
a large percentage of Merlot is complemented by Cabernet suvignon. The
components of this table wine were fermented in small one ton batches
and blended during the second year of French oak barrel aging. The 1999
O.P.C. was bottled in May of 2001. |
| BLEND |
51%
Cabernet Sauvignon, 46% Merlot, 3% Petite Sirah |
| APPELATION |
Napa
Valley |
| HARVEST |
October
2nd through November 13th |
| AGING |
Eighteen
months in French oak barrels, 46% new oak |
| CASES
PRODUCED |
130 |
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