2022 Orin Swift '8 Years In The Desert #6' Red Blend California

$52.95
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The Orin Swift journey started with Zinfandel, the varietal that would launch winemaker Dave Phinney onto the world stage in a big way. Today, when we think complex, drinkable Zin, those edgy, artsy Orin Swift labels are always front of mind. From another excellent growing season in California comes this boisterous yet elegant wine with plush layers of strawberry preserves, stewed plums, raspberry pie and round, ripe tannins. The long, earthy finish will leave you thirsty for more, so make sure your oasis is fully stocked.

It's long been official – Dave Phinney of Orin Swift is a phenomenon. Whether it's the throngs of people we see jammed in his Saint Helena tasting room all summer long, or the constant stream of great press about his projects – not just in Napa, but around the world – this guy is on a serious roll. The fire that he sparked with The Prisoner shows no sign of abating. Phinney's genius was simply to perfect and popularize something that already had deep roots in California wine: the "mixed blacks" wine of yore—sweet-fruited, dark as night, served in a whiskey tumbler. His wines are unapologetically ripe, hedonistic, and just plain delicious. Simple as that.

Varietal:
Red Blend
Winemaker:
Dave Phinney
Vintage:
2022
Appellation:
California
SKU #:
1052488
Size:
750 ml Bottle