The gang at Opolo can do more than Zinfandel, as evidenced by this Maestro bottling. Wildflowers are bold in the bouquet, with ripe strawberry, red plum and pepper joining in and following through in the flavors. A little charred oak note comes forward in the finish, giving depth to the pepper notes. It’s a game dish pairing friend for sure! Give it a good decant near term, or age a few years for full integration of the elements. 2021 strikes again! Contains 66% Syrah, 22% Grenache and 12% Counoise.
Opolo, Paso Robles (Central Coast, California) 2021
By Rich Cook