Zobeck joins the team to build on the winery’s established legacy of excellence and innovation
(photo credit: Christoffer Lomfors)
OAKVILLE, CA (March 21, 2025) – Opus One Winery Winemaker, Michael Silacci, today announces the appointment of Meghan Zobeck as Director of Winemaking. A new role within the company, the Director of Winemaking will be responsible for the direction of all winemaking activities with oversight of the cellar, harvest, laboratory and bottling departments to ensure conformance to winemaking standards including wine blends. Silacci will remain responsible for final approval of all blending, harvest, and operational activities. The Director of Winemaking will also represent Opus One as a winery spokesperson with patrons, salespersons, retailers, distributors and wine press.
“I have immense respect for Michael’s philosophical approach to winemaking, his spirit of innovation both in the winery and the vineyard, and his dedication to fostering the professional growth of his team. He has assembled an exceptional group of talented and driven individuals, and I am excited to collaborate with Michael and the entire Opus One team to see what we can accomplish together,” said Zobeck.
Having most recently served as the Winemaker for Burgess Cellars, Ms. Zobeck previously held winemaking roles for Napa Valley’s Trois Noix winery and Atelier Melka, as well as an internship with Screaming Eagle. Her winemaking skills are further enhanced by her experience in global wine regions such as the Piedmont, Italy; Bordeaux, France; Barossa Valley, Australia; and the Apalta Valley in Chile.
“I am very excited to be able to collaborate with Meghan,” said Silacci. “I have admired her wines, philosophy, and work ethic from afar for years. Her leadership role on our team will be priceless.”
About Opus One Winery
Opus One was born in 1978 from a visionary partnership between Baron Philippe de Rothschild of Bordeaux and Robert Mondavi of Napa Valley. Meeting at the storied Château Mouton Rothschild, the two vintners laid the foundation for a wine that would transcend borders: a singular Bordeaux-style blend crafted from Napa Valley grapes, brought to life through the collaboration of French and American winemakers. Bound by a shared commitment to excellence and innovation, they were not only creators of exceptional wines but also dedicated patrons of the arts. Their partnership was driven by both craftsmanship and culture, which led them to name their endeavor Opus One, a reflection on their first great composition of a wine created to be a work of art.
