Orin Swift Cellars "Abstract" 2022 Grenache Blend
(Sonoma County, California) - [TWI 93] [DM 92]

About the Winery:
Orin Swift Cellars was founded by David in 1998: Orin is his father's middle name and Swift is his mother's maiden name. With two tons of zinfandel and not much else, he spent the next decade making wine for others as well as himself and grew the company into a multi-national brand that now includes 300 acres of vineyards in the Southwest of France. This international ambition has led to projects in Spain, Italy, Corsica, Argentina and other locations around the globe. In 2016, Orin Swift (the brand, remaining inventory and the tasting room in St. Helena) was purchased by E. & J. Gallo Winery. Founder Dave Phinney continues to be involved in a consulting role.

Notes from the Winemaker:
One of many definitions of the word, abstract, is a summary of something larger, encompassing the crucial elements, making it easy to comprehend on the fly. Abstract, in its own way, is an abstract of our winemaking mission and the ethos of Orin Swift. It will always have our signature drinkability, comprised of fruit from quality vineyards across California and creates conversations - be it about the wine or the label. For those new to Orin Swift, Abstract is a beloved starting point on a journey with us.

Tasting Notes:
Aromatics with gravity, the wine pulls you in with notes of blueberry, black fig, bloodied straw
15.2% Alc. by volume

Ratings & Reviews

93 Points - The Wine Independent:
"The 2022 Abstract, a blend of Grenache, Petite Sirah, Syrah, and Zinfandel, is deep garnet-purple in color. It comes tearing out of the glass with energetic notes of wild blueberries, fresh black raspberries, and licorice with wafts of black pepper and moss-covered stones. The full-bodied palate has loads of red berry accents lifting the decadent black and blue fruit layers, with lightly chewy tannins and bags of freshness, finishing on a lingering anise note." - LPB (Feb 2024)

92 Points - Decanter Magazine:
"A proprietary red blend of Petite Sirah, Grenache, Syrah, and Zinfandel aged eight months in 31% new oak. Orin Swift has opened a new, lovely tasting lounge in the town of St. Helena, CA and is worth a visit for those coming to the Napa Valley. Dave Phinney, the founder of Orin Swift, calls all the picks and continues working and honing these wines in the cellar. Rich black cherry, toffee, and caramel spices lead to a full-bodied wine with red berry fruit and chocolatey, robust, chewy tannins. The long fruit-driven finish offers ample brown spices and toasty cedarwood." - Jonathan Cristaldi (Dec 2023)