Orin Swift Abstract California Red Wine 2011
Abstract is a blend of Napa, Sonoma, and Mendocino Grenache, Petite Sirah, and Syrah primarily from hillside vineyards. Aromas of wild berry, floral scents, and caramelized oak are present immediately. Rich and layered, the wine has a commanding entry that leads to notes of blackberry, plum, mocha and spice. The mid-palate...
Orin Swift Cellars the Prisoner 2011
The wine has a dense red and black hue that is framed in vibrant crimson. Aromas of Bing cherry, espresso, roasted fig and vanillin oak accents are persistent. The entry is powerful and generous supported with lively acidity while flavors of ripe raspberry, pomegranate and wild berry fruit linger harmoniously. Soft,...
Outpost Vineyards Petit Sirah Howell Mountain 2005
Color should never be a problem with Petite Sirah, and this wine is no exception. It is a deep, saturated dark red/black bruiser with a nose of seared beef, wet river stones and blackberries. The tannins are sweet revealing notes of graphite, smoke, blueberries and cassis. Made from two blocks on...
Parker Station Pinot Noir 2008
This is a nicely structured Pinot Noir exhibiting cherry, mint, leather and spice characteristics on the nose. The palate is big, round and supple with prominent cherry and cranberry fruit flavors complemented by notes of earth and spice. The finish is long and lingering with soft tannins and attractive undertones of...
Paso Creek Cabernet Sauvignon 2010
Dark garnet with cherry hues. Cocoa, vanilla and blackberry spice. Rich vanilla and cocoa, combined with spicy blackberries and pepper. The tannins are muscular with a structured mouthfeel leading to a supple finish with touches of anise and cherries.
Deep claret with crimson hues. Explosive blackberry aromas backed by soft vanilla notes. Dense, dark, jammy flavors of blackberry, generous spice and vanilla, firm tannins and a long, graceful finish.
