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the tasting room remodeled, using refurbished barrel staves,
recycled copper tops, and lighting fixtures with reclaimed wine
barrel hoops. The same charming metal tractor barn remains
however, with glass roll-up doors and walls covered in a rusty
brown corrugated steel.
Used for Opolo events, private tastings and large groups on the
weekends, the Barrel Room is an extension of the Tractor Barn
and lined in oak barrels with three dropdown chandeliers. A
small distance from the main hospitality area is the aptly named
Hilltop. It's an expansive grass lawn that overlooks the property
and a wide view of the Westside, Willow Creek AVA. Opolo
hosts an array of events and gatherings throughout the year,
including the famous annual Harvest Dinner and Grape Stomp—
not to be missed. Guests can partake in an on-site lamb roast,
grape stomp, dancing, and a toast to the successful harvest
with Opolo's closest friends and club members.
TOP: An expansive patio outside the Opolo Tasting Room invites guests to
enjoy fire-roasted pizzas with a glass of wine.
Photograph by Oak & Barrel Photography
BELOW LEFT: Opolo's annual Harvest Dinner & Grape Stomp, where friends
from around the country gather to stomp grapes, dance and enjoy an
abundance of food and wine.
Photograph by Oak & Barrel Photography
BELOW RIGHT: Co-owners Rick Quinn and Dave Nichols
Photograph by A. Blake Photography
Tucked away in the rolling hills of the vineyard and oak trees,
The Inn at Opolo is a three-suite bed and breakfast. It has more
of an Adriatic coastline influence and pronounced Old World
feel. Warm and welcoming, the Inn is an extension of the warm
hospitality offered at all points of contact at Opolo.
