Paso Robles Cab Earns 98 Factors, Double Gold & Better of Class
June thirtieth – Paso Robles, CA—Opolo Vineyards introduced at the moment that the vineyard’s 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon Paso Robles earned high honors in its class on the 7th Annual Sundown Journal Worldwide Wine Competitors held in Sonoma County.
Greater than 35 judges composed of a prestigious mixture of winemakers, journalists and wine commerce professionals awarded the Opolo 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon with 98 factors and a Double Gold medal for the “Better of Class” distinction within the class of “Cabernet Sauvignon $20 to $40.” Judges described the wine as having “deep, complicated and built-in tannins.”
Whereas famend as a producer of Paso Robles Zinfandels, together with the flagship “Mountain Zinfandel,” Opolo has additionally made an intensifying dedication to Cabernet Sauvignon and different Bordeaux varieties lately.
“Cabernet Sauvignon has lengthy been part of our portfolio, and it’s now approaching robust for us as recognition for Paso Cabs continues to develop,” stated co-owner David Nichols.
Added co-owner Rick Quinn, “We have now some new vineyards approaching line that can proceed to take our Cabernet program to the subsequent degree.”
The Successful Wine
Opolo’s 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon is a mix of fruit from choose vineyards positioned in three distinct AVAs of Paso Robles, enabling winemakers James Schreiner and Chris Rougeot to create a wine of pure depth and complexity. The wine is out there in Opolo’s distribution markets in addition to direct from the vineyard.
The 2019 classic contains fruit from Opolo’s Quinn West property winery within the Willow Creek District, a coveted calcareous-rich terroir within the westside coastal mountains. A range additionally comes from a web site within the El Pomar District, which advantages from cooling marine breezes that move inland by the Templeton Hole. Lastly, a small contribution of fruit from Opolo’s property winery within the hotter Estrella District layers in a contact of ripe, fruity dimension.
Opolo Vineyards is a family-owned vineyard established in 1999 by Quinn and his accomplice Dave Nichols. Opolo’s wines come from the vineyard’s practically 400 acres of vines on each the west and east sides of the Paso Robles AVA. These websites occupy a spread of rising circumstances, enabling Opolo to provide all kinds of wines with dimension and complexity.
Opolo can be recognized for its exceptional visitor expertise and particular occasions. The vineyard property within the westside Willow Creek District features a tasting room; the Inn at Opolo; and Willow Creek Distillery. Along with tastings, visitors can take pleasure in property excursions and curated meals pairings.
“We invite everybody to hitch us for a day to expertise the 2019 Cabernet and different wines paired with our many meals choices,” Quinn stated.
Opolo Vineyards is a family-owned vineyard primarily based within the coastal mountains of the Willow Creek District. Famend for its Mountain Zinfandel, Cabernet Sauvignon and different Paso Robles wines, Opolo was based in 1999 by Rick Quinn and David Nichols. Opolo’s wines fall underneath three collections: Mountain Assortment, Reserve Assortment and Summit Creek. Opolo’s famed customer expertise features a tasting room and bistro; the Inn at Opolo; and the Willow Creek Distillery. Extra at Opolo.com.
