|
Recommended Retailer:California Wine
>> Go To Shopping Cart
2008 Orin Swift Saldo Zinfandel
92pts (CW)The inaugural release 2007 of this wine received 91
pts Wine Spectator. This vintage has not yet been rated. However, I
tasted it this past week and it is smoking. Dave Phinney has the
touch. Al Jabarin Calwine
Winery notes The 2008 Saldo has a deep dark ruby color. It has aromas of red
raspberry, ribena, campfire, toast and sweet vanilla. On the palate
there is wild strawberry, rhubarb, and sassafras. The wine is expansive
with a 30 plus second finish. There is an impression of cherry pie on
the end. Drink now and enjoy over the next five years. 88% Zinfandel 8% Syrah 4% Petite Syrah.
Through the success of the Prisoner label, Orin Swift Cellars Owner/Winemaker David Phinney has gained access to some of the best Zinfandels vineyards in the Northern california growing community. Dave reecntly decided he wanted to make a high quality Zinfandel and what he created did not fit the constraints of a single AVA.
The 2007 Saldo has a deep dark ruby color. It has aromas of red Raspberry, rhubarb and sassafras. The wine is expansive with a 30 plus second finish. There is an impression of cherry pie on the end. Drink now and enjoy over the next five years.
There are grapes from Sonoma, Napa, Amador, Mendocino and Contra Costa Counties. Some of these great vineyards include Monte Rosso, Eagle Point, Rockpile, Bismark, Beatty, Page Nord, Duarte, Solari, Evangehio, Battuelo.s, Tofanelli, korte, Mable, Tilderman, Frediani, Lewers, Alta Vista and Bald Mtn.. just to name a few. Dave is so committed to this concept he is now developing his own Zinfandel vineyard in Sonoma specifically for this project as well. This is a California Wine.
|
2008 Orin Swift Saldo Zinfandel 92pts (CW)
2008 Orin Swift Saldo Zinfandel 92(CW)
|
