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Orin Swift Cellars 2010 Abstract Red Blend
Napa Valley, California, United States
Background
Abstract came out of Dave’s love of Grenache and a desire to make a blend using that varietal as the focal point. The wine has an inky concentration rounded out with Petite Sirah and Syrah.
Abstract came out of Dave’s love of Grenache and a desire to make a blend using that varietal as the focal point. The wine has an inky concentration rounded out with Petite Sirah and Syrah.
Winemaking Notes
Aged 10 months in new and seasoned French oak.
Aged 10 months in new and seasoned French oak.
Tasting Notes
2010 Abstract is a blend of Napa Sonoma, and Mendocino Grenache, Petite Sirah, and Syrah primarily from hillside vineyards. The aromas are laced with crushed black fruits and bing cherry. A mouth coating entry leads nicely into a mid palate with excellent structure and balanced acidity. Ripe cherry and strawberry dominate the finish which is clean and long.
Wine Spectator Score: 92
A seductive style that's intense, rich and layered, with tiers of blackberry,
wild berry and raspberry, ending with firm tannins and melted black licorice.
Grenache, Syrah and Petite Sirah. Drink now through 2021. 16,000 cases made. —J.L.
2010 Abstract is a blend of Napa Sonoma, and Mendocino Grenache, Petite Sirah, and Syrah primarily from hillside vineyards. The aromas are laced with crushed black fruits and bing cherry. A mouth coating entry leads nicely into a mid palate with excellent structure and balanced acidity. Ripe cherry and strawberry dominate the finish which is clean and long.
Wine Spectator Score: 92
A seductive style that's intense, rich and layered, with tiers of blackberry,
wild berry and raspberry, ending with firm tannins and melted black licorice.
Grenache, Syrah and Petite Sirah. Drink now through 2021. 16,000 cases made. —J.L.
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