Orin Swift
Advice From John California Merlot
California, USA
Another solid vintage of this Dave Phinney California Merlot. Dark ruby/black color. Aromas of cooked black fruit, lavender, cedar and dark chocolate. Flavors of blackberry compote, chocolate covered cherries, coffee, plum pudding, cola and a bit of fresh herbs. Long, lingering and very smooth finish. Soft tannins. Full bodied and pretty intense. Quite fruit forward but there are also some savory notes. Velvety texture, rich and juicy. Fits within the Orin Swift profile. Solid restaurant value.
Another solid vintage of this Dave Phinney California Merlot. Dark ruby/black color. Aromas of cooked black fruit, lavender, cedar and dark chocolate. Flavors of blackberry compote, chocolate covered cherries, coffee, plum pudding, cola and a bit of fresh herbs. Long, lingering and very smooth finish. Soft tannins. Full bodied and pretty intense. Quite fruit forward but there are also some savory notes. Velvety texture, rich and juicy. Fits within the Orin Swift profile. Solid restaurant value.
Jan 2nd, 2026
Big bold California red from Mr.Swift who never disappoints! Bit of vanilla, but not too over the top. Enjoyed with Mezzo pizza (sausage/grape/arugula)…nice pairing, great label art work, fun to drink!!
Big bold California red from Mr.Swift who never disappoints! Bit of vanilla, but not too over the top. Enjoyed with Mezzo pizza (sausage/grape/arugula)…nice pairing, great label art work, fun to drink!!
Nov 22nd, 2025Dark ruby/purple color. Aromas of ripe dark fruit and purple flowers. Flavors of cooked blackberries, black currants and black plums. Extremely long and velvety finish. Light acidity. Not much in the way of tannins but really well balanced. Dense, Plush and Bold but a bit soft at the same time. Beautiful smooth texture. Part of the Capital Grill 2025 Generous Pour Program.
Dark ruby/purple color. Aromas of ripe dark fruit and purple flowers. Flavors of cooked blackberries, black currants and black plums. Extremely long and velvety finish. Light acidity. Not much in the way of tannins but really well balanced. Dense, Plush and Bold but a bit soft at the same time. Beautiful smooth texture. Part of the Capital Grill 2025 Generous Pour Program.
Aug 23rd, 2025Blueberry and earthy tannins with a touch of sage.
Blueberry and earthy tannins with a touch of sage.
Aug 3rd, 2025
Orin swift- Advice from John. Merlot. Deep ruby coloration On the nose, cherry, earth, vanilla, red fruits. On the palate, dark fruit, blackberry, chocolate, and a long finish.
Orin swift- Advice from John. Merlot. Deep ruby coloration On the nose, cherry, earth, vanilla, red fruits. On the palate, dark fruit, blackberry, chocolate, and a long finish.
Jul 27th, 2025
Deep purple color. Aromas of blackberry jam, plum and herbs. Amazing flavors of licorice, mocha and baking spices. Another hit by Orin Swift!
Deep purple color. Aromas of blackberry jam, plum and herbs. Amazing flavors of licorice, mocha and baking spices. Another hit by Orin Swift!
Apr 24th, 2025