2022 Serenade
Every month, our team highlights a wine that captures the heart of what we do at Opolo. For October, we’re featuring our 2022 Serenade— True to its name, Serenade represents the softer side of our Bordeaux blend experience.
Why We Think You’ll Love This Wine:
Serenade is our proprietary blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Malbec crafted in a deliciously approachable style. It offers all of the flavor and complexity you expect from a classic Bordeaux blend, yet it’s easy to drink with no aging necessary. In short, like a good serenade, it’s the kind of wine that naturally draws a crowd! You’ll love the 2022 vintage’s cherry and blueberry flavors with notes of vanilla, tobacco and toasted oak. Stock up for the holidays or let it keep you company this fall. It’s a great match for autumnal comfort foods such as beef stew and burgers, as well as classic Thanksgiving fare. Enjoy!
Tasting Notes & Blend
Serenade is our proprietary Bordeaux-style blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Malbec, and in 2022 this also included a dash of Syrah for added dimension. This wine offers a heady bouquet of violet, red currant, cherry and caramel with suggestions of pencil lead, tobacco, vanilla and black olive. The textures are bold and structured, presenting a lively cascade of red fruits with accents of plum, black cherry and blueberry, all framed by seamless notes of toasted oak. Bright tannins bring lift and length to a delicious finish. A great match for cheeseburgers, lamb chops and beef tips in gravy.
56% Cabernet Sauvignon, 36% Malbec, 8% Syrah
October Wine of the Month Offer
For a limited time, the 2022 Serenade is available as part of our Wine of the Month Bundle:
Original Price: $114
Wine of the Month Price: $92
Savings: 20%
Additional club discounts apply
Please enjoy responsibly. Availability may be limited.
A Word from Our Team
“Serenade is a wine for people who love Bordeaux varieties like Cabernet Sauvignon and Malbec, but who don’t want anything that’s intense or tannic. As its name suggests, it’s a softer rendition of these grapes, making it highly accessible. I love sharing Serenade with our guests, because everyone loves it and it pairs well with so many of our menu selections.”
– Aric Grimes, Culinary Director
Aric’s Perfect Pairing
From Aric: “This is one of my favorite pairings, and it’s perfectly dialed for fall. The rich, savory flavors and herbs of the ragu meld perfectly with soft richness of the Serenade. When there’s a chill in the air, this pairing will keep you warm and cozy.”
A printable version of Aric’s Braised Short Rib Ragu with Rigatoni 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!
