2009 Opolo Summit Creek Zinfandel

So nice isn't it when you sit down in your favorite chair, recliner or curl up on the sofa and decide that you are going to relax. Now relaxing to each person is so different isn't it. Some people like to turn on the television. Some people like to read a book or page through a magazine. What ever you do to relax, I say good for you.  For this personal session of relaxation I chose the couch, a wonderful wool and mohair blanket from Ireland (Thank you Miss Lynn) and a stack of catalogs that we received in the mail. You know how right before the holidays you receive TONS of them. Houseware stores, clothing retailers, specialty food houses and so on! Well, I piled them up on the table to my left, put the leaf up on the side table, and brought in some cheese and a fresh baguette and a bottle of vino. I selected the 2009 Opolo Summit Creek Zinfandel.

When I opened it the fruit smell was very distinct. Black cherry and some hints of Raspberry. The color is dark, dark garnet. As you swirl the glass, the wine clings to the glass, then gently slides back down. The taste is the same as the bouquet, but the subtle spice and pepper is compliment the soft tannins.
So very, very tasty! 

So as I checked out the catalogs, marking various pages as possible treasures that might need to be purchased, I kept drinking the Opolo Zinfandel and thought what a great vino!  I mean it really was fantastic!
The bread and cheese went great as would a great dish like Big Daddy's Sweet and Sour Meatballs. A great dish for appetizers with some crusty bread...YUM!

While you are out shopping around, pick up a bottle or two. You'll love the taste of this Zinfandel from Paso Robles. This one will age really well also. I have another one in our wine rack and will do another taste test later in 2013.

Do you think it's too obvouis to put a note with each of the pages with the folded back corners, as a hint of a few things that I would like? 

For about $14.00, this vino definitely MADE THE PIG JUMP OVER THE MOON!