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Orin Swift Slander California Pinot Noir 2017
First time Orin Swift's Pinot Noir has been available and it doesn't disappoint! A big, concentrated Pinot Noir with aromatics of cherries, raspberries, dried rose petals, a touch of sweet oak, and a hint of forest floor. Yum! 91 Points Robert Parker: "The 2017 Pinot Noir Slander aged ten months in 30% new French oak. Pale to medium ruby-purple colored, it leaps from the glass with energetic kirsch, crushed raspberries and redcurrant notes with hints of sassafras, violets, dark chocolate and black pepper. Medium to full-bodied, the palate is laden with red and black berry layers, framed by plush tannins and great freshness, finishing long and spicy. "
Ratings on Delectable
Sipping Fine Wine 
I just love everything David Swift Phinney produces. In 1998 David founded Orin Swift Cellars; Orin is his father’s middle name and Swift is his mother’s maiden name. Aged for 10 mos in French oak (30%new), Ruby with complex aromas of fresh fruits, floral and spice. On the palate flavors of fresh raspberry and cherry with cacao and hints of pepper spice. Rich full tannins, lingering ending with fresh fruit, well balanced with fruit, spice and acidity. Nice!
I just love everything David Swift Phinney produces. In 1998 David founded Orin Swift Cellars; Orin is his father’s middle name and Swift is his mother’s maiden name. Aged for 10 mos in French oak (30%new), Ruby with complex aromas of fresh fruits, floral and spice. On the palate flavors of fresh raspberry and cherry with cacao and hints of pepper spice. Rich full tannins, lingering ending with fresh fruit, well balanced with fruit, spice and acidity. Nice!
9.3Sipping Fine Wine
Had this about a year ago. A big fan of David Swift Phinney wines. In 1998 David founded Orin Swift Cellars; Orin is his father’s middle name and Swift is his mother’s maiden name. Aged 10 mos in French oak, 30% new. Ruby with complex aromas of fresh fruits, floral and spice. On the palate flavors of raspberry and cherry with cacao and hints of pepper spice. Rich full tannins, long ending with fruit, well balanced with spice and acidity. Nice!
Had this about a year ago. A big fan of David Swift Phinney wines. In 1998 David founded Orin Swift Cellars; Orin is his father’s middle name and Swift is his mother’s maiden name. Aged 10 mos in French oak, 30% new. Ruby with complex aromas of fresh fruits, floral and spice. On the palate flavors of raspberry and cherry with cacao and hints of pepper spice. Rich full tannins, long ending with fruit, well balanced with spice and acidity. Nice!
9.1
Matt Sterr
This wine should not exist. Stop
This wine should not exist. Stop
8.4
Alexis M
Rich for a Pinot but great flavor. U. Dan got at HyVee.
Rich for a Pinot but great flavor. U. Dan got at HyVee.
9.5
Peter Hladun
A bit hot but love the color! Great fruit concentration.
A bit hot but love the color! Great fruit concentration.
8.9
Richard Brand
Big taste for a Pinot; black currant, raspberry, strawberry, tobacco, with a slight hint of leather. Brioche lingering with a smooth velvet finish. Love it.
Big taste for a Pinot; black currant, raspberry, strawberry, tobacco, with a slight hint of leather. Brioche lingering with a smooth velvet finish. Love it.
9.4
Jeff Orlowski
Last had one of these a year ago. Drinking great. Dark fruit, cola, smooth. Solid value.
Last had one of these a year ago. Drinking great. Dark fruit, cola, smooth. Solid value.
9.1
Stuart Scheff
A little big for a Pinot.
A little big for a Pinot.
8.6Jeff Orlowski
Medium body, balanced, smooth. Dark fruit abounds. Nice wine!
Medium body, balanced, smooth. Dark fruit abounds. Nice wine!
9.1
Rufus King
Very smooth, balanced Pinot Noir, with strawberry and mild spice, at The Local in Wellesley
Very smooth, balanced Pinot Noir, with strawberry and mild spice, at The Local in Wellesley
9.4
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