Opaque Darkness Red Wine refers to the dark, inky, impenetrable color of our family’s proprietary blend. We were so impressed by the Zinfandel, Primitivo, Petite Sirah, and Petit Verdot grapes from our estate vineyards in Paso Robles, that we reserved them for this special blend. After aging in French and American barrels for 15 months, our hand-crafted artisan blend reveals ripe flavors of raspberry and blackberry with notes of spice and vanilla. Enjoy the darkness!

Our Opaque Darkness brings its characteristic deep, dark red color, a sign of the richly satisfying wine to come. Juicy aromas lift from the glass in waves of black cherry, black plum, and dark chocolate and are mirrored on the soft, mouth-coating palate. Eighteen months of aging in French and American oak barrels - 73% new – adds a lovely spice note to this concentrated wine, which finishes with mature fruit notes and a touch of brown sugar, mineral, and spice.

Bold and rich, Opaque manages to capture everything to love about big red wines. The word ‚Äòopaque’ means "impenetrable to light" and refers to the dark, inky color of the brand’s esteemed varietals. Opaque’s flagship wine is the Darkness red blend, which combines Zinfandel, Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Petite Sirah, and Petit Verdot. Other standalone bottlings include unique varietals such as Malbec, Petit Verdot, and Zinfandel. The Riboli Family has made a steadfast commitment to producing the highest quality grapes from estate vineyards in two of the most prestigious regions along California’s Central Coast: Monterey and Paso Robles. Our vineyards are meticulously farmed to yield grapes with concentrated flavors and aromas, and our winemaking techniques create unique wines of the highest quality and character. We pay special attention to the cultivation of our vineyards, confident you’ll taste the fruits of our passion in the complexity of our wines.

Proof/ABV: 15.1