What can I say??? I happened to stumble upon Opolo Summit Creek Zinfandel by accident. I was having a bite to eat at Wood Ranch in Northridge. I wanted a full-bodied red wine and after perusing their somewhat limited list I decided to taste the red zinfandel. Before that evening I’d never heard of this vineyard or this wine.

After the first taste I was hooked.This wine is bold and fruity. With hints of raspberries and spice. The tannins are soft which leaves it with a smooth finish. This wine is definitely one for the jackpots list.

Before I left the restaurant I confirmed the name so that I could purchase this wine at a local wine shop. A few days after my first exposure to this wine I tried to find it in a local Beverages & More store with no luck. They called around and found that the Thousand Oaks store was carrying this particular wine. Because my full-time job takes me to Thousand Oaks daily I figured I would pick it up there. However, that never happend.

Finally, one day on my run to the Green Jug ( a local wine shop) I happened to be strolling the zinfandel aisle when I noticed the Opolo Summit Creek Zinfandel I was extemey exited. I was so happy to find this jackpot that I bought at least 10 bottles to get started.

The flavor of this wine has not changed over the years. It is still an outstanding wine that is inexpensive. It retails for aprozimately $16.99.  I have since been able to find the wine not only at  the Green Jug but also at the Woodland Hills Wine Company. Pick up a bottle of this wine. It is versatile enough to go with your daily dinner or a fancy party. Even though it’s delicious without using an aerator, try pouring it through the Vinturi aerator (see last post) and discover an even smoother, silkier texture.