Notes of: Tobacco

Notes of: Clove

Notes of: Plum

Notes of: Vanilla

Notes of: Blackcurrant

Notes of: Blackberry

Opaque

Opaque Darkness Red Blend

United States, Central Coast California

Red wine

3.8

Expert Rating

4.2

Highly Reviewed

WINE DESCRIPTION

Opaque Darkness Red Wine, hailing from Paso Robles, USA, is a masterpiece by the Riboli family, epitomizing its name with an impenetrable darkness. This proprietary blend harmoniously combines estate-grown Zinfandel, Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon, Grenache, Petit Verdot, and Petite Sirah grapes. Aged for 15 months in French and American barrels, this artisanal creation unveils a symphony of ripe raspberry, blackberry, and subtle spice and vanilla notes. What sets Opaque Darkness apart is its meticulous crafting; only the finest lots from the estate vineyards are selected, fermented individually, and aged in hand-crafted French and American oak barrels. The result is a wine that authentically expresses the terroir and climate, delivering a rich and unforgettable tasting experience.

NOTES FROM VINOVOSS SOMMELIER

This Opaque Darkness Red Blend is a unique and complex wine.On the nose it has aromas of blackberry, baking spice, and hints of leather. On the palate, it has a full body with flavors of dark cherry, tobacco, and baking spices. The finish is long and smooth, with a lingering hint of oak. Overall, this is a delicious and interesting red blend that will surely impress.

EXPERT RATING

3.8

DRINKING WINDOW

Now

2026

Profile

Sweetness:

Dry

Lusciously Sweet

Alcohol:

High

Very Low Alcohol

Very High

Intensity:

Intense

Subtle

Powerful

Body:

Full

Light Bodied

Full Bodied

Acidity:

Lean

Soft

Crisp

Tannin:

Grippy

No Tannin

Grippy

GRAPES (6)

Shiraz/Syrah

Zinfandel

ORIGINS

Winery: Opaque

Region: Central Coast California

The Central Coast of California is a wine lover's paradise, boasting a wide variety of climates, soils, and grape varieties. Located between San Francisco and Los Angeles, the Central Coast spans from Monterey County in the north to Santa Barbara County in the south. With its diverse topography and Mediterranean climate, the Central Coast is home to some of the most renowned wineries in the United States. The Central Coast has a long and storied history of winemaking, dating back to the mid-1800s. The first vineyards were planted in the Santa Clara Valley, and by the late 1800s, the region was producing some of the finest wines in the country. The region's reputation for quality wines was further solidified in the early 1989, when the Santa Clara Valley was declared among the first American Viticultural Area (AVA) in the United States.

CUSTOMER RATING

4.2

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