Orin Swift 8 Years in the Desert (Zinfandel Focused Blend)
2018
750ml
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Wine Type:
Red
Varietal:
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Rare Red Blend
Region, Subregion, Country:
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California, USA
Description:
Evolving aromatics present themselves first with black and white pepper, then a ripe fruit core of brambly raspberry and sweet persimmon, finishing with savory notes of allspice, clove and fig leaf. Boisterous yet elegant on entry, the wine shows its plush layers with distinctive strawberry preserves, blackberry and raspberry pie topped with fresh creme. Round, ripe tannins close the palate menacingly, leaving one with a desperate thirst for more.
Winery:
Orin Swift
Orin Swift Cellars, led by winemaker Dave Phinney, is a brand known as much for its creative and evocative expression of art on the front of the bottle as it is the bold, yet finessed styling within the bottle. Based out of Saint Helena, within the prized Napa Valley, Orin Swift features a portfolio of wines that appeal to a variety of senses. It all begins in the vineyard. Sourcing for the Orin Swift family takes Dave across the state of California, with special interest in the Napa Valley, Sonoma County and Santa Barbara area. He sets his sights on small lots within the most coveted vineyards while ensuring that only fruit of the highest quality makes it into the final blend. Every wine in the portfolio, from the vineyard source to the distinct artwork adorning the label, offers a unique point of view while creating a heart-skipping impression.
Style:
Fresh & Floral
Dominant Flavour:
Black Fruit
Red Fruit
Critics Score:
92 Wine Advocate
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