Category: | Red Wines |
Sub-Category: | Red Wines |
Producer: | Orin Swift |
Label Name: | 8 Years In the DesertSpecial Pack |
Vintage: | 2016 |
Country: | United States |
Region: | California (sourced from Napa and other CA vineyards) |
Volume: | 8x 750ml |
ABV: | 15.7% |
Grape(s): | Zinfandel 56%, Petite Sirah 34%, Syrah 10% |
Acidity: | 3 |
Tannins: | 4 |
Sweetness: | 1 |
Body: | 5 |
Length: | 4 |
Aroma Intensity: | 4 |
Best Temperature: | 16-18°C |
Awards/Ratings
Wine Advocate 94+ (Lisa Perrotti-Brown); Wine Spectator 90. Released as a
Tasting Note
Dark garnet with bramble, blackberry, dark plum, hoisin and espresso notes. Full-bodied, rich mid‑palate of black fruit, spice and earth, finishing massive with soft drying tannins and lingering savory spice.
Food Pairing
Grilled ribeye, braised short ribs, barbecued pork, aged cheddar; Asian: char siu (Cantonese BBQ), Korean bulgogi or galbi, hoisin-glazed duck, spicy Sichuan beef.
Production Method
Fruit harvested from California sites, fermentations handled separately then blended; aged ~10 months in French oak (45% new) before bottling. Limited production release.
Vineyard Info
Orin Swift Cellars, founded by Dave Phinney (1998) and based in St. Helena, CA. Known for bold, art-driven blends; brand acquired by E. & J. Gallo in 2016.