2021 Orin Swift '8 Years in the Desert' Red Blend California

Winemaker Notes: Evolving aromatics present themselves first with black and white pepper, then a ripe fruit core of brambly raspberry and sweet persimmon, finishing with savory notes of allspice, clove and fig leaf. Boisterous yet elegant on entry, the wine shows its plush layers with distinctive strawberry preserves, blackberry and raspberry pie topped with fresh crème. Round, ripe tannins close the palate menacingly with well-integrated acidity and enduring energy.

Zinfandel/Syrah/Petite Sirah

Aged for 8 months in French and American Oak, 63% New

16.1% Alc. by volume

CRITICAL ACCLAIM


Wilfred Wong - "The 2021 Orin Swift Eight Years in the Desert is a wine of power, extract, and complete palate satisfaction. This wine explodes on the palate with flavors, active berries, and shading of oak. Serve this with a grilled ribeye top with Roquefort blue cheese."