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Opolo Mountain Zinfandel
$33.95
Winemakers’ Tasting Notes
The 2020 Grand Rouge opens with Grenache-driven aromas of
strawberry, cherry, sage and dried rose petal. A soft, juicy texture displays
elegant flavors of cranberry, black cherry and plum with hints of roast
coffee and stem-in-spired grip. Notes of light spice dance along a fresh,
lively finish.
This wine pairs well with…
Wine Information
For more than 20 years, Opolo Mountain Zinfandel has been a standard bearer of Zinfandel from Paso Robles. This heritage variety—which has been grown in our region since the 1800s—excels across our estate vineyards in the westside coastal mountains. Here, we have developed our trademark Mountain Zinfandel style: rich, bold, fruit-forward and always lively through the finish.
Vineyards
The 2021 Mountain Zinfandel is a faithful reflection of the coastal mountain terroirs west of downtown Paso Robles. This wine comes predominantly from three of the most heralded westside sub-AVAs of Paso Robles—Willow Creek District, Adelaida District and Templeton Gap. The fruit from the Willow Creek District comes from two of our estate vineyards: the main Quinn West Estate as well as our estate Dove Pond Vineyard. Here, some of the coolest growing conditions in Paso Robles yield Zinfandel fruit with great energy, tension and acidity as well as tannin structure. By also sourcing fruit from Remo Belli and Lonesome Oak vineyards in the warmer Adelaida District, we are able to layer in rich, riper fruit tones with softer textures. Our estate vineyards in Willow Creek as well as the sites in the Adelaida District all unfold along rocky soils composed of calcareous limestone and clay—a rare and coveted soil profile. Into this mix we also include fruit from the east-facing slopes of Arbor Creek Vineyard in the Templeton Gap District, which brings yet even more dimension to the finished wine.
Winemaking
Under the direction of winemakers James Schreiner and Chris Rougeot, the individual 2021 Mountain Zinfandel sites were hand-picked and cold soaked for two days to ensure gentle extraction of color and flavor. The lots were fermented separately in stainless steel tanks and small open-top fermenters, all with attentive phenolic management to ensure optimal mouthfeel. After fermentation and settling, the lots were racked to French (95%) and Ameri-can (5%) oak barrels, inclusive of 25 percent new oak. In the winter, lots with common characteristics were blended and returned to barrels for seamless integration. After 10 total months of barrel aging, Schreiner and Rougeot assembled the final blend to create this latest chapter in the story of the Opolo Mountain Zinfandel.
Winemakers’ Tasting Notes
The 2021 Mountain Zinfandel opens with warm, jammy aromas of raspberry, black cherry, dried herb and sandalwood. A juicy, brambly palate delivers sumptuous flavors of cherry, boysenberry, blueberry and dark chocolate with a touch of earthy complexity. Lively acidity and peppery spice linger on a bright, energetic finish.
| Weight | 2.0 lbs |
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| Dimensions | 3 × 3 × 12 in |
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