Orin Swift

California Wine, Napa Valley

About Orin Swift Cellars

Orin Swift Cellars is the realization of a dream that began while studying abroad at the University of Florence in Florence, Italy. In 1998 Dave Phinney started Orin Swift Cellars with two tons of purchased Zinfandel grapes.

Over the last few years Orin Swift continued to grow, adding Cabernet Sauvignon and Sauvignon Blanc to the program, as well as streamlining the Zinfandel into what is now their flagship wine, "The Prisoner". In addition, they recently purchased forty-eight acres of raw land in the hills above Oakville and hope to someday build a winery there. Until then, Orin Swift welcomes you to visit them at their newly renovated offices and tasting room located in the heart of downtown St. Helena at the historic Odd Fellows Lodge.

Rated 92. Offers both style and structure, with lively aromas of black raspberry, cracked pepper and mocha that lead to plush, layered flavors of wild berry, fresh sage and licorice. Ripe tannins sneak in on the finish. Zinfandel, Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Petite Sirah, Charbono and Grenache. Drink now through 2014. 39,000 cases made. -Wine Spectator.