Opolo Zinfandel Paso Robles (2007)
Winery: | Opolo Vineyards |
Region: | USA » California » San Luis Obispo County » Paso Robles |
Varietal: | Zinfandel |
Type: | Table Wines |
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Opolo Vineyards on SnoothMarch 2010
Color is almost black and rich. great legs. Has the aroma of grapes on the vine in the sunshine. The texture is thick and velvety in the mouth. The wine is very fruit forward. I would serve it as a desert wine with your selection of assertive cheeses. Read More
March 2010
Very smooth, rich and velvety Zin - one of my favorites along with Earthquake Zin Read More
March 2010
I realize that most tempranillos are from Spain. I have had a few GREAT Cali Tempranillos... Since we are getting into that season... that of grilling very spicy, interesting things on the grill, I thought I would ask for personal recommendations of CALIFORNIA Tempranillos. I am being so stringent and difficult as to region because my tribe h... Read More
February 2010
I've bought perhaps 8 cases of the 2007, and drunk half of them with friends... dynamite zin, very fruity, not tannic, very unlike Ridge or Seghesio, really a fun elegant wine. I assume it will lose fruitness as it ages. RS is under 1% and etoh is 16.6%, but the alcohol is pleasant and enhances the fruit. Read More
February 2010
3.5 glasses. Intense fruit (cranberries, prunes, plums, blackberries), raisins. Some pepper. Tannic and slightly sweet, those 2 not well harmonized but wild-tasting. Cola notes. Needs more earth & spice notes & a touch more acidity. Read More
November 2009
Red raspberry jam scent. Flavors of spicy red fruits and soft vanilla. Read More
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