Neka bude vino!
Let there be wine! Headed to the Topola region of Serbia today. Along the way, our tour guide surprised us with some fresh Serbian raspberries while we were stopped at a toll station. Yum! Visited the Royal Winery and walked through their subterranean cellar filled with hundreds of huge, fermenting barrels. We enjoyed seeing the […]
Zivili!
Cheers! We began the day with wine tasting and mezze at a quaint little restaurant covered by palapas. We were joined by master sommelier, Ivica Stojanovic, and his one of a kind wines! Followed by a tour of the Petrovaradin Fortress and a quick break along the Danube river. Next we visited the charming city […]
Neka avanture počnu!
Let the adventures begin! The first day in Belgrade began with a stop at St. Sava Temple, the largest orthodox church in the world. Construction on this iconic structure has been happening for over 100 years. We were able to see the newly finished Crypt with marble floors and gold covered ceilings. It was stunning! […]
Dobrodošli u Beograd
We have arrived! We gathered for a welcome meeting at the Hotel Moskva to go over the details of the trip and introduce everyone to the team. Everyone was able to get acquainted with each other over dinner and drinks for the remainder of the evening. Off to bed now so we are well rested […]
Effects of This Year’s Rain
While we’ve appreciated this year’s rains, there was an adverse effect to the heavy storms. In February, the large oak that greeted guests on their way up to the hilltop came down during the storm with heavy rain and winds. Thankful that no one was injured, we called out an arborist who let us know […]
Opolo Goes Solar!
We’ve thrown the switch! We’re live with our new solar installation on the roof of the tasting room. Opolo is now spinning the electrical meter backwards, providing 100% of our daytime electrical needs and supplying an additional 11 kilowatts back into the grid.
Opolo Spiced Cranberry Sauce Recipe
Bringing the Iconic Mountain Zinfandel Flavor to Your Thanksgiving Table! Our favorite part of the holidays has always been bringing family together around the table, sharing laughter, stories, and of course, incredible food. That includes our Opolo family favorite side dish – our Mountain Zinfandel cranberry sauce! This dish perfectly captures that festive spirit that […]
Opolo Harvest 2015 Recap
It seems we have been saying the Farmers Credo for the past several vintages. The phrase goes something like this, “Well there is always next year” or “Next year will be better”. Sometimes wine grape growing and winemaking can be a strategic game of perseverance. Well in 2015 Opolo not only persevered but we won […]