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Nora Popescu Wins 2026 Opus One International Prize for Composition at the Château de Fontainebleau
Canadian composer honored for her string trio Papillons de Fontainebleau, a string trio inspired by the butterflies found in the forests and gardens surrounding the historic château. August 24, 2026...
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OLE Health Foundation Celebrates 40 Years with the Return of Vida OLE!, September 17-19, 2026
Vintner Darioush Khaledi to Receive 2026 John Shafer Visionary Award August 18, 2026 (Napa, CA) — The OLE Health Foundation will mark 40 years of supporting high-quality, comprehensive healthcare...
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Afternoon Brief, April 9
Wine Institute Opposes Truth in Labeling Bill: In February, California vintners attending Wine Paris were provided with a talking point from the Wine Institute intended to help frame conversations with...
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19th Annual Harvest STOMP to be Held Saturday, August 22
Opus One Winery to Host as Honorary Chair April 9, 2026 (Napa Valley, CA) — Napa Valley Grapegrowers have announced that the 19th Annual Harvest STOMP, presented by John...
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Want More Visitors? Think Outside the Bottle
The future of wine country is being written by the brands innovating customer experiences and community tie-ins.  By Kathleen Willcox  Wineries don’t need people to just buy their wines —...
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Afternoon Brief, July 30
August Marks Family Winemakers Month: 35 Years of Advocating for Family-Owned Wineries: Statewide campaign urges support for independent wineries amid shifting consumer trends and economic headwinds.....
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Sofia Jen Ouyang Named Inaugural Winner of the Opus One International Prize for Composition at the Château de Fontainebleau
Emerging Composer Honored for Evocative Work “In Air, On Stone,” Inspired by the Château’s Centuries of Stillness and Light July 30, 2025 (Napa Valley, CA) — Opus One, one of the world’s most...
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Afternoon Brief, June 25
Napa County Halts Compliance Deal with Castle Winery After Discovering Major Groundwater Discrepancy: Officials say the project raises concerns about transparency, trust and the limits of the county's...
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Opus One Deepens Commitment to Stewardship with Butterfly Mark Certification
Certification recognizes Opus One’s commitment to responsible luxury as part of global ESG leadership in the wine industry  June 25, 2025 (Oakville, CA) – Opus One is proud to announce the honor...
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Opus One & Fontainebleau Schools of Music and Fine Arts Unite to Support the Next Generation of Composers
Napa Valley, CA (April 2, 2025) – This summer, Opus One, one of the world’s most celebrated wineries, and Fontainebleau Schools of Music and Fine Arts, a model of cross-cultural collaboration within the...
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Afternoon Brief, March 21
How Constellation Brands' Wine Exit Reflects a Changing Industry: The uproar surrounding the news report that Constellation Brands, once the second largest wine company in the United States, was trying...
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Opus One Winery Appoints Meghan Zobeck as First Director of Winemaking
Zobeck joins the team to build on the winery’s established legacy of excellence and innovation Meghan Zobeck, Director of Winemaking at Opus One Winery(photo credit: Christoffer Lomfors) OAKVILLE,...
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Afternoon Brief, November 17th
First Winery to Commit to 300 Gram Bottle: Today a small winery in Zillah Washington was the first winery in the USA to commit to the new 300 gram bottle from Verallia...
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Afternoon Brief, November 13th
Italian Watchdog Launches Wine Bottle Cartel Investigation: The Italian competition authority, the Autorità Garante della Concorrenza e del Mercato (AGCM), has launched an investigation into a possible...
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Opus One Winery Appoints Assistant Winemaker and Viticulturist  
Kimberlee Marinelli Oakville, CA, November 9, 2023 – Opus One Winery CEO, Christopher Lynch, and Winemaker, Michael Silacci, are pleased to announce the appointment of Kimberlee Marinelli as Assistant...
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Opus One Winemaker Silacci to Keynote on Napa Valley’s Future at the ASEV National Conference
Michael Silacci DAVIS, Calif., May 26, 2023….Michael Silacci, winemaker for Opus One Winery, will be the keynote speaker for the 74th ASEV National Conference. His presentation, “Judgement...
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