Orin Swift Cellars 8 Years in the Desert Zinfandel Blend 2018

Rob B

Full body, fruit forward

Travis Norton

Delicious and hearty. Perfect for Thanksgiving

Nagib Nasr

Amazing

Ray Vanderhoff

Third release of this Dave Phinney Zin Blend comeback project. Zinfandel (53%), Syrah (23%), Petite Syrah (20%) and Grenache (4%). Sourced from different California regions. Deep purple color. Nose fills with cooked black cherry and plums, grilled herbs, black tea and lavender. Intense cooked cherry, raspberry, plum and blueberry fruit on the pallet with hints of tobacco, black licorice and nutmeg. Smokey finish. Ripe, lush and plump. Exactly what I expected. Revisited in March 2024. Same experience as the above notes.

Nagib Nasr

Velvety, silky, well balanced, amazing

Ross Hensley

This wine explodes in your mouth with dark fruit berries, a little vanilla and very soft tannins. Excellent wine!!

Heather

Love

Luis Arguero (@winefromAtoZ)

Orin Swift ‘Eight Years In The Desert’ 2018: Consisting of 53% Zinfandel, 23% Syrah, 20% Petite Sirah & 4% Grenache, this dark wine explodes on your palate with lots of body and bold tastes. Rich & juicy flavors such as plum, dark fruits, vanilla & light oak. Moderate tannins and a soft, dry finish. Make it a great week! Cheers

larry osborne

Rich full bodied and very tasty wine...part of my Christmas present from the children xxx

Brandi Bratek

Great blend! Robust and juicy with peppery notes at the end. Definitely needs pairing with something unctuous.