Opolo Cabernet Sauvignon

Description

Opolo Vineyards has a long established reputation of growing and producing award winning wines in Paso Robles, California. With nearly 300 acres of vines on the east and west side of Paso Robles, Opolo Vineyards is privy to a wide range in climate, soil and growing potentialallowing an extensive range of varietals to flourish. This variety combined with the passion behind the brand has made Opolo a favorite of wine enthusiasts everywhere.VINEYARD The grapes for this wine are sourced from Opolos estate vineyards in Paso Robles, an appellation gaining notoriety for its big, bold Cabernets.WINEMAKINGThe grapes is handpicked at night to ensure that the fruit arrives at the winery very cold. The grapes are delicately destemmed and crushed ever so slightly in order to split the skin. The resulting must is cold soaked for 4 days before being warmed and fermented. After 20 days of fermentation the wine is gently pressed, settled and racked to barrel for 15 + months.WINEMAKER NOTESThis Cabernet Sauvignon leads with an exuberant nose of pepper spice, red currant and mint. Well integrated tannins wrap around a smoky tobacco finish. This wine is approachable now and will age gracefully for 10+ years. – Opolo