Orin Swift Cellars

Abstract Grenache Blend

9.1108 ratings
8.911 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
Ron R
9.3

Not sure is this is identified correctly, but age is certainly a friend of this wine. On the nose, we detect kirsch and candied cherries.
The palette, while rich, is not as flamboyant as it was in its youth. Black stone fruits meld with anise and a hint of cloves. Finishes dense and a touch sweet. Wifey rated this as 93 pts. Who am I to argue.

Not sure is this is identified correctly, but age is certainly a friend of this wine. On the nose, we detect kirsch and candied cherries.
The palette, while rich, is not as flamboyant as it was in its youth. Black stone fruits meld with anise and a hint of cloves. Finishes dense and a touch sweet. Wifey rated this as 93 pts. Who am I to argue.

Nov 28th, 2016
Matt

Extracted, high alcohol, some RS with all this jammy opulent fruit? Still rather balanced for being such a big wine which makes this massive red drinkable

Extracted, high alcohol, some RS with all this jammy opulent fruit? Still rather balanced for being such a big wine which makes this massive red drinkable

Jun 14th, 2015
Matthew Marcino

A very nice wine...

A very nice wine...

Oct 6th, 2013
Kevin Walsh

Wine blogger doxologywine.com; Freelance Sommelier (Court of Master Sommeliers) Doxology Wine Consulting

7.1

Maybe if it was sold as a port...

Maybe if it was sold as a port...

Sep 11th, 2013
Gretchen Keith

Orin swift, Abstract 2011

Orin swift, Abstract 2011

May 22nd, 2013
Eric Crane

Juicy!!!

Juicy!!!

Mar 24th, 2013
Edward Nelson

Bold, strong, touch dry, and drinking well!

Bold, strong, touch dry, and drinking well!

Mar 3rd, 2022
Living Life Forte

Rhone blend with deep fruit aromas with a hint of vanilla. The wine opens nicely to deep plum and cherry with a smooth floral finish. Not overly tannic. Definitely benefits from a little breathing. Pairs well with a salty snack, sultry summer evenings, and bay breezes.

Rhone blend with deep fruit aromas with a hint of vanilla. The wine opens nicely to deep plum and cherry with a smooth floral finish. Not overly tannic. Definitely benefits from a little breathing. Pairs well with a salty snack, sultry summer evenings, and bay breezes.

Jul 15th, 2015
Ray Ormand

2011. My fears were not realized: no heat, no vanilla. Nice red blend.

2011. My fears were not realized: no heat, no vanilla. Nice red blend.

Dec 25th, 2014
Billy Powell

Dark, powerful, invites you in with a witches hand waiting to unfurl its majesty

Dark, powerful, invites you in with a witches hand waiting to unfurl its majesty

Nov 22nd, 2014