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Opolo Summit Creek Cabernet Sauvignon
$19.99
WINEMAKERS’ TASTING NOTES
The 2021 Summit Creek Cabernet Sauvignon is loaded with enticing aromas of black
plum, black olive, dried herbs and toasted oak. A broad, integrated mouthfeel
delivers cascading flavors of blue fruits, black currant and cassis. Sleek supporting
notes of French oak are accompanied by impressions of caramel and leather. The
finish is plush, long and seamless. The result is an immensely accessible Cabernet
Sauvignon that offers extraordinary value.
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Wine Information
Our Summit Creek line is dedicated to flagship grape varieties made in an
approachable style, as exemplified by the 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon. Opolo’s passion
for Cabernet Sauvignon is reflected in the Paso Robles region’s rise to prominence
as an elite area for the variety.
VINEYARDS
The vast majority of the 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon comes from Opolo’s estates in
the inland interiors and westside coastal mountains of Paso Robles. Here, a warm
growing season is moderated by reliable evening cooling that flows inland from the
nearby coastline. These conditions allow the fruit to develop rich, ripe flavors with
plump tannins and fine structure-the hallmarks of Paso Robles Cabernet
Sauvignon. The warmer interior vineyards are notable for their rich, juicy flavors,
while the more coastal sites contribute added heft and structure.
WINEMAKING
All of the fruit was handpicked at night to ensure freshness and integrity. Each lot
was cold soaked for three days, then fermented in stainless steel tanks.
Winemakers James Schreiner and Chris Rougeot conducted continual phenolic
management during fermentation to create a balance of intense color and flavor
with smooth, pleasurable tannins. The separate lots were aged with 35 percent new
French oak for seven months. The final blend was assembled, then aged for an
additional three months for full integration. The blend was created with an eye
toward the established Summit Creek style of fruit-forward approachability
combined with fine structure and brushstrokes of French oak.
WINEMAKERS’ TASTING NOTES
The 2021 Summit Creek Cabernet Sauvignon is loaded with enticing aromas of black
plum, black olive, dried herbs and toasted oak. A broad, integrated mouthfeel
delivers cascading flavors of blue fruits, black currant and cassis. Sleek supporting
notes of French oak are accompanied by impressions of caramel and leather. The
finish is plush, long and seamless. The result is an immensely accessible Cabernet
Sauvignon that offers extraordinary value.
| Weight | 1.5 lbs |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 3 × 3 × 12 in |
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