Orin Swift

Orin Swift Cellars

8 Years in the Desert Zinfandel Blend 2022

Dark ruby/black color with purple highlights. Aromas of ripe blueberries, dark plum, black raspberry, coffee and mint. The palate is fruit forward (but not over the top) featuring blackberry and ripe strawberry jam and a hint of sour cranberry, pomegranate and bittersweet chocolate. Light touch of oak on the medium-plus finish. Balanced acidity. Ripe tannins and nicely developed for such a young (just a baby) wine. — 10 days ago

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Blank Stare Sauvignon Blanc 2017

Hint of Kiwi, Orange, and Green Apples, full bodied and delicious on its own, as well as a pairing with scallops. — 4 months ago

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Mannequin California Chardonnay

Absolutely amazing Chardonnay! Best I’ve ever had! — 6 days ago

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Papillon Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2021

Traditional Bordeaux style blend. Dark ruby/purple color. Aromas of blackberry jam, violets and toasted bread. Palate is full of jammy black currant/berry flavors with additional notes of dark chocolate, black cherry, blueberry, graphite and baking spices. Full bodied and juicy. Not overly complex but very well made. A bit more bottle age is necessary for the wine to calm down a bit. Thanks for sharing, Ron B! — 2 months ago

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Abstract Grenache Blend 2019

History dates back to 1995 when on a lark, David Swift Phinney took a friend up on an offer & went to Florence, Italy to spend a semester “studying”. During that time, he was introduced to wine, how it was made, & got hooked. A Grenache, Syrah & Petite Sirah blend. Aromas of fresh ripe red fruits with floral & spice. On the palate flavors of cherry & raspberry with cacao & espresso notes on sweet savory soft tannins, well balanced, lingering finish ending with fruit & toasty oak. Nice! Consistent Quality! — 4 months ago

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Abstract Red Blend

California night in Canada. — 14 days ago

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Machete Petite Sirah Blend

No complaints, but not needing to buy again. — 5 days ago

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Palermo Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2021

Dark fruit, especially currents in the nose with black cherries and currents with a hint of red fruit. The 2021 drank in 2024 needs some decanting to open up the full flavor. — 3 months ago