ORIN SWIFT
8 YEARS IN THE DESERT
2021 ZINFANDEL BLEND
PROPRIETARY RED WINE
In 2000 Dave Phinney released the inaugural vintage of a Zinfandel-based red blend called The Prisoner, which he continued to create for the next eight years until he sold the brand to Huneeus Vintners.
The sale came with an eight-year non-compete agreement, preventing Dave from producing Zinfandel blends under his brand, Orin Swift.
Orin Swift’s 8 Years in the Desert made its debut in 2016 and represents those next eight years. The wine was an instant success, driven by its smooth, approachable style with seductive fruits sourced from a collection of premier vineyards in California.
The 2021 vintage is the sixth iteration in the brand’s return to Zinfandel blends, with Petite Sirah and Syrah rounding out the mouthfeel and providing extra complexity; the wine is impressive in its fruit-forward style and remains perfectly balanced.
ORIN SWIFT
8 YEARS IN THE DESERT
2021 ZINFANDEL BLEND
PROPRIETARY RED WINE
$49.99
Winery Notes: “A deep marron core with a ruby rim, the 2021 Eight Years in the Desert opens with aromas of wild blackberry, pepper, oatmeal raisin cookie, Sequoia forest floor, bay leaf and spices. The entry is broad and opulent with a mid-palate of brambly raspberry, black cherry, ripe blueberry and a hint of cacao. The wine has superb length through the finish with ripe tannins and a close of sweet oak.”
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Customers that enjoy the Orin Swift’s 8 Years in the Desert, may also enjoy these two outstanding Red Wines…
THE PRISONER
2019 PROPRIETARY RED WINE
NAPA VALLEY
$48
A wine that needs no introduction. If you haven’t heard of, or tasted The Prisoner, and if you’re a fan of big, juicy red wines, here’s your opportunity to see what all the fuss is about. The 2019 release served time in French and American barrels and was built around a core of Zinfandel, enhanced with Cabernet Sauvignon, Petite Sirah, Syrah, Charbono.
Winery Notes: “Features enticing aromas of Bing cherry, dark chocolate, clove, and roasted fig. Persistent flavors of ripe raspberry, boysenberry, pomegranate, and vanilla linger harmoniously, for a smooth and luscious finish.”
GAMBA VINEYARDS & WINERY
2019 ZINFANDEL
FAMILY RANCHES
RUSSIAN RIVER VALLEY
Retails at: $45.00 per bottle
Members’ price: $40
Winery Notes: “The 2019 Family Ranches Zinfandel is a bold expression of Zinfandel, yet remains balanced, fresh and lively, dancing nimbly on the palate. This dark hued wine shines brilliantly in the glass, with its lovely scarlet tones of color. As you swirl the glass, notes of brown spices and berries emerge in the nose, with hints of black olive. A burst of mouth filling medley of dark berry fruit engages the senses, highlighting raspberry, blueberry, leather and mild woody tones. The wine is medium to full in body, yet feels deliciously light on the palate, with a compelling, slightly leathery texture. The proportionate, bright acidity lifts the wine’s feel on the palate, accenting the freshness of the fruit. A mouth-watering spiciness lingers on the finish, inviting the next tasting experience.”
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