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Orin Swift Abstract Red 2023 (750ML)
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Orin Swift ages its 2023 Abstract for just seven months in oak, 30% of it new, so the fruit stays in charge. The blend is 49% Petite Sirah, 23% Syrah, 21% Grenache and 7% Zinfandel, drawn from mostly hillside vineyards in Napa, Sonoma and Mendocino counties, and founder Dave Phinney remains closely involved in picking and cellar decisions. 2023 was long and cool in Northern California: a wet winter and spring delayed budbreak, a mild summer avoided heat spikes, and the extra hang time built ripeness while holding onto natural acidity. That shows in a wine that is full and plush yet lively, with blueberry, blackberry and black plum, violets and baking spice, firm tannins, and a juicy finish touched with white pepper. Critics see it drinking well through the mid-2030s. Bring it to a cookout with smoked brisket, barbecued ribs or chili-rubbed pork shoulder.
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Country
United States
Region
California
Appellation
California
Color
Red
Varietal
Red Blend
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Critic Reviews
James Suckling
93 Points
93 Points, Jim Gordon, JamesSuckling.com: "A deep and full-bodied red that’s powerful in black fruit and laced with fine-grained tannins. Blackberry, dried blueberry, black licorice and black pepper flavors backed by sturdy tannins for a grippy texture. A blend of primarily petite sirah with syrah and grenache. Drink or hold." 05/25
Decanter
94 Points
94 Points, Jonathan Cristaldi, Decanter: "A proprietary red blend of Petite Sirah, Grenache, Syrah, and Zinfandel, aged seven months in 30% new oak. Orin Swift has recently opened a new tasting lounge in St. Helena, CA, a must-visit for those exploring Napa Valley. Dave Phinney, the founder of Orin Swift, remains deeply involved in making all the decisions to pick and refine these wines in the cellar. This blend bursts with explosive blue fruit aromatics, layered with violets and sweet baking spice. Medium- to full-bodied, the palate is packed with pure blue fruit, blackberry, and black cherry, all structured around a crystalline acid backbone and firm tannins. The juicy fruit finish lingers, accented by white pepper and pressed floral aromatics—a bold yet balanced expression of Orin Swift’s signature style." 02/25
