2022 Tempranillo
Every month, our team highlights a wine that captures the heart of what we do at Opolo. For July, we’re featuring our 2022 Tempranillo—an estate-grown wine that reveals layered notes of plum, black raspberry, clove, and licorice spice, balanced by a smooth structure and elegant finish that reflect the depth and craftsmanship of our winemaking style.
Why We Think You’ll Love This Wine:
Our Tempranillo emulates the great wines of Spanish Rioja and the Iberian Peninsula, where Tempranillo has been grown since ancient times. Paso Robles is ideally suited for this underrated grape, which is why our region is at the center of Tempranillo’s growing popularity in California. Our estate-grown 2022 Tempranillo is a perfect springtime red: juicy and fresh at the core, yet rich and rustic on the finish.
Easy to drink, easy to love—olé!
Tasting Notes & Blend
The 2022 Tempranillo offers flavors of cranberry-cherry and black currant dance on the palate with accents of dried flowers, cedar box, and tobacco leaf. Fine tannins and focused textures linger on a rustic, earthy finish.
97% Tempranillo | 3% Grenache
A Word from Our Team
“Tempranillo is a wonderful Old World grape that deserves more attention. Our 2022 Tempranillo is a crowd pleaser that’s versatile with food, making it a great choice for your next dinner party.”
– Ricki Quinn, Director of Marketing
Ricki’s Perfect Pairing
From Ricki: “This Mole Enchiladas recipe is something I created to share with family and friends. The bright fruit flavors and earthy undertones of the Opolo Tempranillo really sing with the savory spices and mild sweetness of this signature Mexican dish.”
A printable version of Ricki’s Sweet Potato Mole Enchiladas recipe is available for those looking to recreate this comforting, heritage-inspired pairing at home.
Click HERE for recipe.
About This Series
Simply put, our team is excited to share their current Opolo favorites with you, and to provide some fun pairings along the way. These pairings are an extension of the Opolo visitor experience, where Balkan family heritage, warm hospitality and a curated food menu are served daily. Bon appétit!