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Introducing Opus One 2022
A note from Winemaker Michael Silacci
It’s often the most challenging years that inspire us the most.
In 2022, we leaned into two of our Core Values – Purity of Focus and Attention to Detail – as we faced off with Mother Nature in an aikido match.
The season began with cool, dry weather, only to be punctuated by sudden heat spikes. Then, in late August, with warnings of an oncoming heatwave reaching a siren pitch, we gave the vines a much-needed drink to help them through – just like children cooling off in lawn sprinklers.
As if by fate, the song “Umbrella” played on my way to work, its lyrics of resilience striking a chord. That was all the inspiration we needed to make the bold decision: we picked right into the heart of the heat dome.
The result? A wine of intensity, brightness, and balance – full of finesse and savory undertones. It is not just flavor – it’s full-on umami – layered, intriguing, and full of plot twists, with a finale you won’t see coming.
Sincerely,
Michael Silacci
Shared October 2025
