Opolo shipments arrive at Drinkhacker HQ at a wholesome clip (partially as a result of Opolo produces dozens of expressions), and we do our greatest to maintain up with them. For this spherical of wines, we’re trying on the heartiest of the vineyard’s reds — a quartet comprising merlot, cabernet, and — watch for it — zinfandel.
2023 Opolo Merlot Summit Creek – This merlot has a major density that doesn’t instantly connote merlot, coming throughout with an nearly jammy, raspberry-and-currant high quality, infused with notes of chocolate syrup and cocoa nibs. The espresso ingredient lingers into the end, which generally is a little cloying at instances in a means that made me triple-check that I used to be not actually ingesting zinfandel. B / $22
2023 Opolo Cabernet Sauvignon Summit Creek – An unabashedly jammy cabernet, heavy on currants and black raspberry, then leaning arduous into chocolate syrup. The end takes on a reasonably pruny high quality, unctuous and undulating throughout the again of the palate, with solely the slightest trace of lingering tannin clinging to the fruit bomb that unfolds. B / $38
2023 Opolo Zinfandel Summit Creek – Aggressively jammy, that is the type of wine that individuals take into consideration once they take into account a traditional zinfandel expertise. Black raspberry, chocolate, and a touch of brewed espresso mix to make a richly candy expertise that evokes a dessert wine expertise, full with that wealthy, enveloping physique that you simply get with a glass of ruby Port. With a whopping 15.6% abv, none of this could come as any shock. Plan accordingly. B / $22
2023 Opolo Mountain Zinfandel Paso Robles – I mentioned Summit Creek was aggressive, however this 15.9% zin is an absolute monster. Undulating notes of chocolate, raspberry coulis, and ultimately espresso come to bear on physique that approaches melted jelly. Very candy and bursting with candied flavors, overlook what I mentioned about Summit Creek evoking Port vibes. This wine is your chocolate-and-Port glaze, layered over flourless chocolate cake. Go simple. B+ / $28
2023 Opolo Cabernet Sauvignon Summit Cree
USD38
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