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.