Orin Swift Cellars

Abstract Grenache Blend

9.0849 ratings
9.087 pro ratings
North Coast, California, USA
Syrah, Petite Sirah, Grenache, Zinfandel
Lamb, Tomato-Based, Potato, White Rice, Pungent Cheese, Pasta, Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Salami & Prosciutto, Beef, Chili & Hot Spicy, Mushrooms, Hard Cheese, Pork, Venison, Chicken, Turkey, Herbs, Soft Cheese, Duck, Exotic Spices, Beans & Peas, Baking Spices, Chocolate & Caramel, Veal, Nuts & Seeds, Asian Cuisine, Salads & Greens, Quinoa, Farro, Brown Rice, Quinoa
Top Notes For
Boris Mathiszik

Wow. Never had a wine hit me with such intense strawberry flavors. Good blend, a little more rounded than previous vintages.

Wow. Never had a wine hit me with such intense strawberry flavors. Good blend, a little more rounded than previous vintages.

Aug 23rd, 2024
Anthony Pro

California night in Canada.

California night in Canada.

Jul 13th, 2024
Sipping Fine Wine

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!

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!

Mar 21st, 2024
Sipping Fine Wine

Blend of Grenache, Syrah & Petite Sirah, very dark Ruby with purple center, aromas of fresh ripe black/blue fruits with floral & spice. On the palate flavors of black cherry and blackberry with cacao, espresso and vanilla notes with savory chewy tannins, well balanced, long finish ending with fruit and toasty vanilla oak. Nice! Consistent Quality!

Blend of Grenache, Syrah & Petite Sirah, very dark Ruby with purple center, aromas of fresh ripe black/blue fruits with floral & spice. On the palate flavors of black cherry and blackberry with cacao, espresso and vanilla notes with savory chewy tannins, well balanced, long finish ending with fruit and toasty vanilla oak. Nice! Consistent Quality!

Jan 22nd, 2024
Sipping Fine Wine

Blend of Grenache, Syrah & Petite Sirah, very dark Ruby with purple center, aromas of fresh ripe black and blue fruits with floral and spice. On the palate flavors of black cherry, plum and blackberry with cacao, espresso, pepper and vanilla notes with savory chewy tannins, well balanced, long finish ending with fruit and toasty vanilla oak. Nice! Consistent Quality! A Fav!

Blend of Grenache, Syrah & Petite Sirah, very dark Ruby with purple center, aromas of fresh ripe black and blue fruits with floral and spice. On the palate flavors of black cherry, plum and blackberry with cacao, espresso, pepper and vanilla notes with savory chewy tannins, well balanced, long finish ending with fruit and toasty vanilla oak. Nice! Consistent Quality! A Fav!

Dec 7th, 2023
Boris Mathiszik

Delicious grenache blend. After struggling with previous vintages this one is nicely integrated and well balanced.

Delicious grenache blend. After struggling with previous vintages this one is nicely integrated and well balanced.

Nov 17th, 2020
"Odedi"

This red blend from Orin Swift is always enjoyable. Showing black fruits, licorice, wood, spices, chocolates, tobacco, mocha, coke, light earth and coffee.

Full bodied with medium acidity, rich and expressive.

Nice finish with round tannins (after 2 hours) and tangy cherries.

This 6 year old is a little over the top, and probably not for everyone. I used to enjoy this much more a few years ago, actually.

Needs a couple of hours to open up properly, so be patient.

A good wine to drink by itself and a great party wine.

A blend of Grenache, Syrah and Petite Sirah.

15.7% alcohol by volume.

92 points.

$35.

This red blend from Orin Swift is always enjoyable. Showing black fruits, licorice, wood, spices, chocolates, tobacco, mocha, coke, light earth and coffee.

Full bodied with medium acidity, rich and expressive.

Nice finish with round tannins (after 2 hours) and tangy cherries.

This 6 year old is a little over the top, and probably not for everyone. I used to enjoy this much more a few years ago, actually.

Needs a couple of hours to open up properly, so be patient.

A good wine to drink by itself and a great party wine.

A blend of Grenache, Syrah and Petite Sirah.

15.7% alcohol by volume.

92 points.

$35.

Jul 24th, 2020
Sipping Fine Wine

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!

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!

Jul 6th, 2020
Sipping Fine Wine

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!

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!

May 10th, 2020
Sharon B

Such a smooth wine! Very fruit forward with smooth tannins. I would have never thought that the abv was 15.2%. Will go deliciously with my steak tonight! It’s been a rough week so this will really be nice.

Such a smooth wine! Very fruit forward with smooth tannins. I would have never thought that the abv was 15.2%. Will go deliciously with my steak tonight! It’s been a rough week so this will really be nice.

Jan 30th, 2020