Opolo Grand Rouge

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 more than 32 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. Cooling breezes from the nearby Pacific Ocean contribute foggy mornings and lower summer temperatures, which produces exceptional, expressive fruit.WINEMAKING The 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 + monthsWINEMAKER NOTES A playful blend of Counoise, Syrah and Grenache, the Grand Rouge has a burst of bountiful berries, red raspberry, bing cherry and a touch of sandal wood. Leading into a lively acidity framed by dried cranberry, this crowd pleaser will leave your taste buds with smooth elderberry and limestone minerality. – Opolo