WINO, Ventura County Chapter
OPOLO VINEYARDS
Sunday, May 1, 2011, 5:30 p.m.
Opolo Vineyards is located on a beautiful, 270-acre estate on both the Westside and Eastside of Paso Robles. Because of the special climate and soils, it is positioned to produce some of the finest ultra-premium wines from this stellar winegrowing region. The tasting room is situated on a rustic road leading past vineyards and a meandering creek. Dave Nichols and Rick Quinn, partners in the winery, have a simple philosophy: great wine starts with great fruit and their goal is to grow the finest quality grapes possible. Nearly all of Opolo wines are estate vintages, meaning that they are made from grapes grown by the winery. Jeff Faber, National Director of Sales, will be with us to present a sampling of some of Opolo’s best vintages.
1st
Honey Citrus Glazed Shrimp Brochette on Jicama Apple Slaw
2009 Opolo Viognier
2nd
Wild Mushroom and Gruyere Tartlet
Garnished with Baby Greens, Yellow Tomatoes and a Truffle Oil Vinaigrette
2007 Opolo Grand Rouge
3rd
Fresh Shelled English Pea and Salt Pork Spaetzle
2008 Opolo Montagna-Mare
4th
Grilled-Frenched Pork Chop with Red Currant Jelly
On Pommes du Terre with Fresh Asparagus
2008 Opolo Tempranillo
5th
Royal Wedding Summer Pudding with Fresh Berries and Crème Anglaise
2009 Opolo Mountain Zinfandel