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Orin Swift Eight Years in the Desert 750 ml

Country: United States /

Region: California /

Style: Wine /

Size: 750 ml /

Vintage: 2024 /

Sku: 70460513

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The Wine Advocate93 Points
James Suckling93 Points
$41.98

Details

Details

*Vintage may vary by location*

What first catches the eye is the opaque mauve core paired with a vivid fuchsia as it approaches the rim. Coating the glass, the 2024 Eight Years in the Desert opens with aromatics reminiscent of a black plum and boysenberry galette, Tellicherry peppercorn, cedar and musk. Taut yet supple on the entry, the palate exudes notes of wild blackberry, crispy pluot, a hint of fennel and slate. Pleasing texture on the finish, the soft framing tannins lead into a close of milk chocolate covered raspberry.

• Zinfandel • Petite Sirah • Syrah •

Suggested Food Pairing:

Barbeque
Charcuterie-Cheese
Pasta-Red
Pizza

Reviews

The Wine Advocate93 Points
James Suckling93 Points
WA The Wine Advocate: 93 Points
Based primarily on Zinfandel (60%, mainly from Sonoma's Dry Creek Valley), Orin Swift's 2024 Red Blend 8 Years in the Desert also includes 28% Petite Sirah, 7% Syrah and 5% other reds. The largest-production wine in the range this vintage (41,500 cases), it's a terrific effort, with a perfumed nose of ripe raspberries and hints of stone fruit. It's full-bodied (15.4% alcohol) and silky-textured, nicely balanced and mouthwatering, with soft tannins on the finish.
JS James Suckling: 93 Points