Eight Years in the Desert Red Wine

Zinfandel Blend. Bright violet in the glass, the 8 Years in the Desert is the epitome of our style, the reason we are even here in the first place. As it’s being poured, the aromatics hit squarely on the nose with a perception of sweetness: pure brambly raspberry juice and blueberry preserves with a hint of white pepper and High Sierra Forest floor. Yet, the perceived sweetness on the nose is just that, perceived, and doesn’t carry through to the palate. Lush and enveloping with a beam of acidity, notes of blackberry pie, plum and kirsch flourish. Ultra-round tannins and lingering raspberry, the wine finishes in slow-motion.

Orin Swift 8 Years in the Desert is a bold California red wine blend made from Zinfandel, Petite Sirah and Syrah. The red blend has aromas of raspberry, black fig, peppercorn, and chocolate. The palate is lush and opulent with blackberries, dark plums, and currants. This complex wine has a long finish and mouth puckering tannins. From winemaker Dave Phinney.

An opaque core with a red amethyst rim, the wine opens with ripe raspberry and blackberry, dark plum preserves and hints of black pepper and clove. An entry of heft, the palate is packed with blueberry and sweet black cherry along with touch of fresh herbs—thyme, savory and tarragon. Long on the finish, the ripe tannins, a dash of ash, and notes of black tea round out the wine. Once upon a time David Phinney created one of the most iconic wines to ever come out of California: The Prisoner, the country's most famous Zinfandel blend. Gradually the wine grew from being a rare cult wine to one of the most commercially successful wines of all time. Not only did the Prisoner redefine a style of wine, the bottle and the packaging redefined wine as style. Ultimately, the project became so successful David sold the brand so that he could return to what he loved most, creating something new. Following his eight year hiatus, David has created and now released his first Zinfandel blend. The wine is a powerhouse blend of Zinfandel, Petite Sirah, and Syrah. The success of the wine is based on sourcing fruit from amazing vineyards in California. He's back, and he's better than ever.

Varieties: 53% Zinfandel / 23% Syrah / 20% Petite Sirah / 4% Grenache

Aged for 8 months in American and French oak

Origin: Paso Robles, California, United States

15.8% ABV

750 ML