| 2001
O.P.C. Napa Valley Claret:
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"Ol' Pa's Claret", a 2001 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 2001 O.P.C. was
aged in French oak barrels for 20 months and bottled in July of 2003.
We, the Buoncristiani brothers, take pride in
performing all aspects of enology, viticulture, wine production, and
art design in order to share with you a true expression of our winemaking
passion. |
| BLEND |
38%
Cabernet Sauvignon, 28% Merlot, 20% Syrah, 14% Malbec |
| APPELATION |
Napa
Valley |
| HARVEST |
October
7th through October 28th, 2001 |
| AGING |
Twenty
months in French oak barrels, 45% new |
| CASES |
396 |
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