Michael Silacci Steps Down at Opus One | San Jose News

After 25 years shaping Opus One’s legacy, Michael Silacci is retiring at the end of this harvest — the winemaker who turned vineyard and cellar into one harmonious craft. From replanting vines to pioneering regenerative farming and restoring the Napa River, Silacci fused tradition with innovation, earning high praise from CEO Chris Lynch for building a foundation that will endure. As Opus One, the iconic Napa Valley Bordeaux-style winery co-founded by Baron Philippe de Rothschild and Robert Mondavi, begins its search for his successor, industry whispers point to Meghan Zobeck — their first director of winemaking — as the likely heir to Silacci’s throne. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/b50549f1e8662929