Community Tasting Notes 17

• sdrum wrote: 89 points

  May 15, 2022 - Rich, deep fruits. Maybe a tad syrupy.

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• CameronSumpter Likes this wine: 89 points

  August 15, 2016 - Smoky, chocolate richness. Tart with blackberry. Some resinous sweetness, reminiscent of a Port mid-way through the palate. Subtle spices, black pepper. It's good, and a great value, but disappoints compared to Opolo's other offerings.

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• dwaynelm Likes this wine: 91 points

  July 2, 2016 - Cherry and chocolate, velvety tannin. Good acidic and overall balance. Moderate to heavy bodied. I had this with home smoked baby back ribs but it might go even better with a home grilled ribeye.

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• jrlamia wrote: 85 points

  June 13, 2016 - Residual sugar, anise notes.

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• StraightnoChaser wrote: 86 points

  April 29, 2016 - A gift from someone who said: "You like Rombauer, You'll love this".
  Actually I'm not a big fan of Rombauer Zinfandel (too sweet), but my wife and her friends devour The Cougar Juice as soon as it's opened.
  This is a Rombauer-like over extracted high-RS, high-alcohol wine.
  The sugars aren't enough to mask the burnt cherry nose. It's brambly and peppery like a good Amador Zin but dry and without weight. (unless you count sugar as weight)
  It's not bad, and at $15 it's half of Rombauer's price, but it does feel like a cheap knock-off.

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Wine Definition

• Vintage 2013
• Type Red
• Producer Opolo
• Varietal Zinfandel
• Designation Summit Creek
• Vineyard n/a
• Country USA
• Region California
• SubRegion Central Coast
• Appellation Paso Robles
• UPC Codes 803070012016, 803070012122

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• In Cellars 49 (16%)
• Consumed 248 (84%)

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