Reserve Willow Creek Syrah Bundle
Every month, our team highlights a wine that captures the heart of what we do at Opolo. For September, we’re featuring our Reserve Willow Creek Syrah— a limited-production reserve wine that comes exclusively from our estate Dove Pond Vineyard in the Willow Creek District, which is renowned for producing some of our region’s most formidable Rhône-style wines.
Why We Think You’ll Love This Wine:
Get this limited-time library bundle and experience the best of Paso Robles Syrah through the lens of three successive vintages! Winemaker James Schreiner crafts this Syrah in small lots from select estate blocks to create a wine worthy of the Opolo Reserve designation. The Willow Creek District is renowned for producing some of California’s most formidable Rhône-style wines—and this Syrah is no exception. It boasts a classic cool-climate profile with floral aromatics, beautiful energy and elegantly bold flavors.
Tasting Notes & Blend
The 2020 vintage is a blockbuster Syrah that is expressive of both terroir and vintage. The nose is complex and enticing with notes of lavender, fresh cherry, toasted oak and dried herb. A focused yet generously textured palate unfolds with flavors of blueberry, black plum, savory meat and white pepper with a sleek mineral core. Aged for 20 months in 35% new French oak. Rated 93 points by Wine Enthusiast.
The 2021 Syrah Reserve boasts a loaded aromatic profile of lavender, blue fruits, black raspberry, toasted oak, sage and smoked meat. The palate is voluminous and expansive, flush with intense flavors of blueberry, boysenberry, dark chocolate, vanilla and violets. Caramelly tannins and notes of white pepper show persistence on a deep, chewy finish.
The 2022 vintage is rich yet balanced. Aromas of black plum, tobacco and mint greet the nose. Flavors of black current, white peppercorn and thyme are supported by velvety tannins and a rich satisfying finish.
September Wine of the Month Offer:
For a limited time, the Reserve Willow Creek Syrah Vertical is available as part of our Wine of the Month Bundle:
Original Price: $180
Wine of the Month Price: $144
Savings: 20%
Additional club discounts apply
Please enjoy responsibly. Availability may be limited.
A Word from Our Team
“The Reserve Willow Creek Syrah might be the most underrated wine we make. It doesn’t get the attention our Cabs and Zins do, but once people taste it, they get it. This bundle is built to be opened side by side. Same block, three very different growing seasons, and you can taste every bit of that in the glass.”
– Nick Johnson, Director of Hospitality
Nick’s Perfect Pairing
From Nick: “Lamb and Syrah is a classic for a reason, and osso buco takes it over the top. The slow braise and savory sauce play right into the wine’s dark fruit and herbal spice. Great excuse to get all three open at the table.”
A printable version of Nick’s Lamb Oso Bucco 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!
