Orin Swift Cellars
8 Years in the Desert Zinfandel Blend
California, USA
From Dave Phinney offering, a blend of Zinfandel, Petite Sirah & Syrah, deep Ruby, purple hues, with aromas of berry fruits with sweet spice and forest floor notes. On the palate flavors of blackberry and black cherry with oak, herb and cacao notes. Well integrated on fine tannins, long finish ending with earthy oak character. Pricey but Very nice!
From Dave Phinney offering, a blend of Zinfandel, Petite Sirah & Syrah, deep Ruby, purple hues, with aromas of berry fruits with sweet spice and forest floor notes. On the palate flavors of blackberry and black cherry with oak, herb and cacao notes. Well integrated on fine tannins, long finish ending with earthy oak character. Pricey but Very nice!
Jan 6th, 2024From Dave Phinney offering, a blend of Zinfandel, Petite Sirah & Syrah, deep Ruby, purple hues, with aromas of berry fruits with sweet spice and forest floor notes. On the palate flavors of blackberry and black cherry with oak, herb and cacao notes. Well integrated on fine tannins, long finish ending with earthy oak character. Pricey but Very nice!
From Dave Phinney offering, a blend of Zinfandel, Petite Sirah & Syrah, deep Ruby, purple hues, with aromas of berry fruits with sweet spice and forest floor notes. On the palate flavors of blackberry and black cherry with oak, herb and cacao notes. Well integrated on fine tannins, long finish ending with earthy oak character. Pricey but Very nice!
1 person found it helpfulDec 20th, 2023
Dark ruby/black color with purple highlights. Aromas of ripe blueberries, dark plum, black raspberry, coffee and mint. The palate is fruit forward (but not over the top) featuring blackberry and ripe strawberry jam and a hint of sour cranberry, pomegranate and bittersweet chocolate. Light touch of oak on the medium-plus finish. Balanced acidity. Ripe tannins and nicely developed for such a young (just a baby) wine.
Dark ruby/black color with purple highlights. Aromas of ripe blueberries, dark plum, black raspberry, coffee and mint. The palate is fruit forward (but not over the top) featuring blackberry and ripe strawberry jam and a hint of sour cranberry, pomegranate and bittersweet chocolate. Light touch of oak on the medium-plus finish. Balanced acidity. Ripe tannins and nicely developed for such a young (just a baby) wine.
Jul 17th, 2024
Sadly our bottle was stored improperly and smelled like wet cardboard or moldy. I know this is likely down to storage at the liquor store hence the generous rating. I’d try it again from another shop if I see it. Always had good experiences with Orin in the past.
Sadly our bottle was stored improperly and smelled like wet cardboard or moldy. I know this is likely down to storage at the liquor store hence the generous rating. I’d try it again from another shop if I see it. Always had good experiences with Orin in the past.
Jun 15th, 2024
Blueberries, blackberries & raspberries in the nose. Very fruit forward with strawberries, blackberries & chocolate.
Blueberries, blackberries & raspberries in the nose. Very fruit forward with strawberries, blackberries & chocolate.
Apr 19th, 2024
