| 2000
O.P.C. Napa Valley Claret:
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"Ol' Pa's Claret", a 2000 Napa
Valley blend, 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 wines to be shared for everyday enjoyment.
The O.P.C. blend is comprised of fruit sourced
from vineyards in Oakville, Yountville, Oak Knoll, and Coombsville appellations.
To ensure our highest standard of quality, these vineyards are managed
by Buoncristiani Family Winery or by other Napa Valley growers who adhere
to our strict viticultural philosophy. The components of this claret
were fermented in small one ton batches and carefully blended in several
phases during the second year of barrel aging. This 2000 O.P.C. was
aged in French oak barrels for 18 months and bottled in May of 2002.
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| BLEND |
71%
Merlot, 12% Cabernet Sauvignon, 9% Syrah, 8% Malbec |
| APPELATION |
Napa
Valley |
| HARVEST |
October
1st through October 22nd, 2000 |
| AGING |
Eighteen
months in French oak barrels, 52% new oak |
| CASES
PRODUCED |
290 |
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