Orin Swift Cellars
8 Years in the Desert Zinfandel Blend
California, USA
Delicious and hearty. Perfect for Thanksgiving
Delicious and hearty. Perfect for Thanksgiving
Nov 23rd, 2022
Third release of this Dave Phinney Zin Blend comeback project. Zinfandel (53%), Syrah (23%), Petite Syrah (20%) and Grenache (4%). Sourced from different California regions. Deep purple color. Nose fills with cooked black cherry and plums, grilled herbs, black tea and lavender. Intense cooked cherry, raspberry, plum and blueberry fruit on the pallet with hints of tobacco, black licorice and nutmeg. Smokey finish. Ripe, lush and plump. Exactly what I expected. Revisited in March 2024. Same experience as the above notes.
Third release of this Dave Phinney Zin Blend comeback project. Zinfandel (53%), Syrah (23%), Petite Syrah (20%) and Grenache (4%). Sourced from different California regions. Deep purple color. Nose fills with cooked black cherry and plums, grilled herbs, black tea and lavender. Intense cooked cherry, raspberry, plum and blueberry fruit on the pallet with hints of tobacco, black licorice and nutmeg. Smokey finish. Ripe, lush and plump. Exactly what I expected. Revisited in March 2024. Same experience as the above notes.
Jun 7th, 2022
Velvety, silky, well balanced, amazing
Velvety, silky, well balanced, amazing
Aug 19th, 2021This wine explodes in your mouth with dark fruit berries, a little vanilla and very soft tannins. Excellent wine!!
This wine explodes in your mouth with dark fruit berries, a little vanilla and very soft tannins. Excellent wine!!
Aug 16th, 2021
Orin Swift ‘Eight Years In The Desert’ 2018: Consisting of 53% Zinfandel, 23% Syrah, 20% Petite Sirah & 4% Grenache, this dark wine explodes on your palate with lots of body and bold tastes. Rich & juicy flavors such as plum, dark fruits, vanilla & light oak. Moderate tannins and a soft, dry finish. Make it a great week! Cheers🍷
Orin Swift ‘Eight Years In The Desert’ 2018: Consisting of 53% Zinfandel, 23% Syrah, 20% Petite Sirah & 4% Grenache, this dark wine explodes on your palate with lots of body and bold tastes. Rich & juicy flavors such as plum, dark fruits, vanilla & light oak. Moderate tannins and a soft, dry finish. Make it a great week! Cheers🍷
May 17th, 2021
Rich full bodied and very tasty wine...part of my Christmas present from the children xxx
Rich full bodied and very tasty wine...part of my Christmas present from the children xxx
Feb 7th, 2021Great blend! Robust and juicy with peppery notes at the end. Definitely needs pairing with something unctuous.
Great blend! Robust and juicy with peppery notes at the end. Definitely needs pairing with something unctuous.
Nov 5th, 2020