Fully integrated with puckering tannins, the wine bows out with finesse. Just corny, enough, right? 78 per 9 litres and VAT @ 20% has been paid. Shatter is a delicious collaboration between Dave Phinney (Orin Swift Cellars) and Joel Gott. Taking a few years off sounded good. We'll drink our way through his Mixed Case, featuring each as our Wine of the Week. Medium to full-bodied, the palate is chock-full of ripe, spicy black and red fruits, supported by chewy tannins and tons of freshness, finishing long and earthy. Sourced from vineyards of pedigree, such as Monte Rosso, Bismark, Korte and Frei Ranch, the wine exudes the ethos of 8 Years in the Desert: a heart and body of Zinfandel with nuance and complexity from Syrah, Petite Sirah and Grenache. 8 years in the desert story for beginners. When they realized I was there to work hard they took me in, gave me a nickname, and showed me the ropes. He then transformed it into a wine shop and began educating himself and his community about wine.
Thank you for reading my story and I hope you enjoy my wines. Today marks the official release of label #2 from Dave Phinney's highly anticipated Zinfandel series, 8 Years in the Desert—named after the iconic story of the winemaker's eight-year hiatus from making Zinfandel. D66 is the new release from Orin Swift's winery and vineyards in Maury, France. Welcome to our In Bond wine selection which shows wines available under bond only. No one else in the world does explosive, high-octane, mega-star reds with the maximalist genius of Dave Phinney. The next year, 2000, was another difficult year, much like 1998. The story goes that when winemaker extraordinaire, David Phinney, sold the incredibly popular 'Prisoner' brand of wines to a huge beverage conglomerate, they had him sign an eight year non-compete specifying that he would not produce another, similar Zinfandel blend. And I'm not even trying to be politically correct (even though a majority of the taste testers were from the D. C. area). At the end of the dinner our guests had gained knowledge of up and coming wines from a growing name in the world of vino, and a chance to indulge in culinary delights rivaling dishes from some of NYC's best restaurants. 8 Years in the Desert : A New Wine from Orin Swift. Commemorate a special occasion with a name, date, message, or even a logo! Phinney has a few words to share on his thoughts for the 2018 vintage. Ageing for 8 months in a combination of French and American oak. The creative style of Orin Swift labels encourage you to rethink wine through a different lens. So, that's where I started.
We taste all of the wines double blind and, over a ten-month period, we slowly begin to assemble the final blend just before the next harvest begins. Orin Swift 8 Years in the Desert is a bold California red wine blend made from Zinfandel, Petite Sirah and Syrah. As many of you know, the first commercial wine I made for Orin Swift was Zinfandel. 8 years in the desert story for babies. About as sexy and textured as they come in the vintage, this beautiful 2014 offers lots of crème de cassis, black raspberry, chocolate and peppery nuances to go with a full-bodied, luxuriously textured, hedonistic slant on the palate. Solemn, somber and super cool, this is a wine with a story. We'll feature the wines on social media using #northjerseyeats, so you can follow along, share your thoughts and ask Russo your own questions. The first vintage in 1998 was less than spectacular.
Your choice of color. He has been growing and making it since the 2000 vintage. Orin Swift - 8 Years In The Desert - Full Length on. 6% natural alcohol, this sexy, full-bodied, pedal-to-the-metal effort bears plenty of resemblance to the old-vine, 100% Grenache efforts coming from Chateauneuf du Pape. To Zinfandel more than any other varietal. In my defense, trying to cook 8 filets in cast iron skillets, on a small grill, during a hurricane, is a lot harder than it sounds.
You see, 1998 was a tough, wet year, and no matter what I did in the cellar that first vintage, my baby, was just OK, and I'm not OK with OK. 8 Years in the Desert 2016 Orin Swift | Your personal wine professional | Tastingbook. We hope you enjoy this wine as much as we enjoyed creating it. The Prisoner is now the most recognized Napa Valley red blend, leading the resurgence of interesting blends by incorporating Zinfandel with the unlikely mix of Cabernet Sauvignon, Petite Sirah, Syrah, and Charbono. A few weeks later I was hired.
It was literally trial by fire. Due to state regulations, we cannot accept the return of alcohol purchased by a customer in error. Much like the wine, the labels are meant to be a complement to the spirit of the project and an example of the continued efforts of all those involved. In 2000, his third difficult vintage in a row of trying to get off the ground, he threw all the wine together he'd managed to make and called it The Prisoner. Even the wine-curious, that know his many brands, such as the Prisoner and Orin Swift, know little about the mind behind some of the most successful wine brands in American history.
The portfolio is filled with wines whose flavors only rival their names and labels in mystery and shock value. Today their main focus is on Rhne-style blends, Napa Cabernets, and old vine Grenache. Press the space key then arrow keys to make a selection. GLAMMING TYPICALLY ADDS 4-5 DAYS TO ORDER PROCESSING TIME. They then add some component of film or slide, even cheese cloth, to create a layering effect. The grapes come from more than 100 vineyards all over California. This wine represents those eight years. You will taste Phinney's heart and soul in this rich, lush red blend of zinfandel, syrah and petite sirah. Still massive through to the finish with soft drying tannins, the unique varietal characteristics of the blend clearly reveal themselves over time. Red wine accounts for 56% of the total by volume, and red grapes 63% of total acres planted. Voluptuously accented with Petite Sirah and Syrah, the 2020 was aged eight months in French and American oak, 51% of it new. He sets his sights on small lots within the most coveted vineyards while ensuring that only fruit of the highest quality makes it into the final blend. Orin is my father's middle name and Swift is my mother's maiden name.
Schist is a crystalline rock based soil that retains heat well but is poor in organic nutrients and nitrogens. Use left/right arrows to navigate the slideshow or swipe left/right if using a mobile device. I had finally arrived, although late and a bit hungover. Inspire employees with compelling live and on-demand video experiences. Nothing less would be able to contain this beast, a new member-favorite. Since each label is unique, it gives people something to look forward to every year.
I bought two tons of Zinfandel and took the first step of what I hope will be a lifelong journey in turning grape juice into alcohol. BLEND: Zinfandel, Petite Sirah, Syrah. It was 1998 and with the ignorant bravado that only a twenty-five-year-old can possess I decided to form Orin Swift Cellars. Decanting: Serving Temperature: Best served between 16–18 degrees. He started working at the Robert Mondavi Winery in 1997 but soon decided he would rather pour all the hard work into his own venture.
Astor Wines & Spirits. The label concept has been two years in the making, and is decidedly unique in its various formats. Astor Wines & Spirits is an employee-owned company. At first I liked the idea. Despite the ripeness level, it stays fresh and lively, with notable underlying structure. He's more of a "what" than a "who" and the newest name in my wine rack. Notes: Body: Dryness: Dry. Zinfandel tends to have more acidity compared to other grapes at the same sugar levels, therefore making it necessary to let them ripen more than usual.
This wine is the epitome of Orin Swift's style: rich and overtly fruited and spicy. The first vintage was shipped in individual wooden boxes with a personal note from Phinney. Some will like what comes next, others will hate it. As a result, alcohols are rarely seen below 15%—some of ours much higher. He's to California wine what Michael Bay is to Hollywood: the crowd-pleasing, mad king of over-the-top kinetic energy and explosive power that tests the limits of plausibility. Hailed by Wine Spectator Magazine as 'one of the most influential and innovative winemakers in California', his powerful, individual wines are matched by the individuality of this labels, each of which are works of art in themselves. Zinfandel is notoriously difficult. While I was there I was exposed to, and fell in love with wine. WILFRED WONG OF - 92 POINTS.