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Product Highlights
Poured as a dark garnet, the wine opens with primary aromas of ripe cassis and blackberry. Hints of dark chocolate, toasted oak and cedar support the typical Orin Swift cabernet sauvignon nose. The entry is flooding with notes of dark fruits and a mid-palate bolstered with redcurrant, bay leaf and a reemergence of cassis. The wine closes with well -developed tannins and a striking minerality despite the supple and soft finish.
— Winemaker's notes
— Winemaker's notes
Expert Reviews
100% Cabernet Sauvignon aged 11 months in 34% new oak. Alluring aromas of ripe blackberry and black cherry fruit, spiced plums and nuances of clove and tobacco laced with vanilla. Full-bodied with absolutely riveting tannins that take centre stage, fueling a panoply of deep mid-palate dark berry fruits that build in stature and length on the finish, resolving in decadent waves of dark chocolate notes and fragrant red powdery spices. Drink 2024 through 2030.
— 94 Points Decanter, December 14, 2023
A luscious, dark-berry center is surrounded by plush tannins and a full body in this broad, rather tannic but soothing wine. Dark chocolate, cocoa and baked blueberries give a lot of mouthfilling satisfaction as you sip.
— 93 Points Wine Enthusiast, April 1, 2024
A vibrant red, with a tasty burst of boysenberry and blackberry compote notes leading the way. Displaying singed alder, cocoa, tobacco and licorice snap elements, this offers enough energy to keep the finish going. Drink now through 2034. 24,400 cases made.
— 92 Points Wine Spectator, June 30, 2024
— 90 PointsWine Advocate, May 4, 2023
