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Orin Swift Eight Years In The Desert Zinfandel 2021

California
Rated 4.0 out of 5
Based on 1 review

HK$428   each
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Being stranded in a desert leaves a lot to be desired—how to get back home, where to find food, water and shelter, and thoughts of survival. For eight years in the early 2010s, Orin Swift Cellars was barred from making any Zinfandel wines. From the grape that started everything OSC, the ‘desert’ gave them an opportunity to explore the diverse range of California’s grape varietals. But, as soon as those eight years were up, they had a plan in place to pay homage to their home.

A deep maroon core with a ruby rim, the 2021 Eight Years in the Desert opens with aromas of wild blackberry, pepper, oatmeal raisin cookie, Sequoia forest floor, bay leaf and spices. The entry is broad and opulent with a mid-palate of brambly raspberry, black cherry, ripe blueberry and a hint of cacao. The wine has superb length through the finish with ripe tannins and a close of sweet oak.

Critic awards

Medium garnet-purple colored, 8 Years in the Desert delivers notions of stewed plums, baked raspberries and fruitcake with hints of powdered cinnamon, clove oil, tree bark, hoisin and dusty soil. Medium to full-bodied, the palate is full of ripe, spicy black and red fruits, with chewy tannins and tons of freshness, finishing long and and earthy

— 93 points, Robert Parker Wine Advocate

Orin Swift's Eight Years In The Desert 2021 is a dry and full-bodied red wine blend of Zinfandel, Syrah, Petite Sirah and Grenache grapes. Fragrant with ripe blackberry, plum and vanilla it is intensely rich and concentrated with blackberry, dark chocolate, herbs, bay and smoky vanilla flavours fresh on the palate. Tannins are velvety. Drink or hold through 2030.

— 92 points, Natalie Maclean

A bombastic style, but what this lacks in finesse it compensates with bold blackberry, licorice and smoky pepper flavors. Zinfandel, Syrah and Petite Sirah.

— 90 points, Wine Spectator

Region and Grapes

Region; California
Grape: Zinfandel, Syrah and Petite Sirah
ABV: 15.6%

Cellaring Potential

Drink now through 2027.

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