Description
Bright violet in the glass, the 8 Years in the Desert is the epitome of our style, the reason we are even here in the first place. As it’s being poured, the aromatics hit squarely on the nose with a perception of sweetness: pure brambly raspberry juice and blueberry preserves with a hint of white pepper and High Sierra Forest floor. Yet, the perceived sweetness on the nose is just that, perceived, and doesn’t carry through to the palate. Lush and enveloping with a beam of acidity, notes of blackberry pie, plum and kirsch flourish. Ultra-round tannins and lingering raspberry, the wine finishes in slow-motion.
Orin Swift 8 Years in the Desert is a bold California red wine blend made from Zinfandel, Petite Sirah and Syrah. The red blend has aromas of raspberry, black fig, peppercorn, and chocolate. The palate is lush and opulent with blackberries, dark plums, and currants. This complex wine has a long finish and mouth puckering tannins. From winemaker Dave Phinney.
Wine Advocate Rating: 92 Pts.
Varieties: 53% Zinfandel / 23% Syrah / 20% Petite Sirah / 4% Grenache
Aged for 8 months in American and French oak
Origin: Napa Valley, California, United States
15.6% ABV
750 ML
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