Orin Swift Cellars

Abstract Grenache Blend

9.012 ratings

9.11 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

Sipping Fine Wine

9.1

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!

1 person found it helpfulMay 4th, 2023

9.2

Deep purple color.
Aromas of sweet cassis, violet, vanilla .
Dry. Flavors cassis, ripe blackberry, tar, licorice. Very dark. Rich, smooth tannins.

Intensity: 4/5
Complexity: 4/5
Balance: 4/5
Finish: 5/5

Deep purple color.
Aromas of sweet cassis, violet, vanilla .
Dry. Flavors cassis, ripe blackberry, tar, licorice. Very dark. Rich, smooth tannins.

Intensity: 4/5
Complexity: 4/5
Balance: 4/5
Finish: 5/5

Nov 29th, 2023

9.2

This California, non-region specific, red blend knocked my socks off when someone ordered a bottle at dinner. I’d never have chosen it myself, but am glad I tried it. Beautiful nose, tannins and finish. And at $35.99 at our local wine store, it’s a steal!

This California, non-region specific, red blend knocked my socks off when someone ordered a bottle at dinner. I’d never have chosen it myself, but am glad I tried it. Beautiful nose, tannins and finish. And at $35.99 at our local wine store, it’s a steal!

Nov 28th, 2023

9.0

8/2023. Nice flavor. Sits well on the pal

8/2023. Nice flavor. Sits well on the pal

Aug 20th, 2023

8.8

Leather, earthy plum and berries.

Leather, earthy plum and berries.

Aug 6th, 2023

Anthony Cammarata Jr.

8.8

Perfect blend and price point.

Perfect blend and price point.

Feb 15th, 2023

9.0

Joseph had this 4 months ago

Joseph had this 4 months ago

Dec 17th, 2023

9.1

Jeremy had this 4 months ago

Jeremy had this 4 months ago

Dec 17th, 2023

Kenji Harashima

9.0

Kenji had this 9 months ago

Kenji had this 9 months ago

Jul 20th, 2023

Travis Vathauer

9.0

Travis had this a year ago

Travis had this a year ago

Mar 15th, 2023