93 points Lisa Perrotti-Brown (Wine Advocate): "[$50 list] Medium garnet-purple colored, the 2019 Zinfandel Blend 8 Years in the Desert delivers notions of stewed plums, baked raspberries and fruitcake with hints of powdered cinnamon, clove oil, tree bark, hoisin and dusty soil. Medium to full-bodied, the palate is chock-full of ripe, spicy black and red fruits, supported by chewy tannins and tons of freshness, finishing long and earthy. Drink: 2021-2030. (Feb 2021)"
90 points Wine Spectator: "[$50 list] Ripe and plump, offering bold flavors of huckleberry, licorice and smoked pepper that finish with succulent tannins. Zinfandel, Syrah, Petite Sirah and Grenache. Drink now through 2025. (6/30/20)"
Producer notes: "Zinfandel started this entire journey for Orin Swift. Two tons in '97 that stuck and since then, it hasn’t gotten much easier. It would become a common occurrence for years because of the difficulty fermenting Zinfandel in our style; its humbling in many ways. But every year, we get better. The 2019 Zinfandel was blessed with ideal growing conditions across the state, similar to the 2018 iteration. Syrah and Petite Sirah also benefited from the growing season. Sourced from premier California growing regions, the 2019 8 Years in the Desert is a quintessential exemplar of drinkability, perceived sweetness and complexity."
90 points Wine Spectator: "[$50 list] Ripe and plump, offering bold flavors of huckleberry, licorice and smoked pepper that finish with succulent tannins. Zinfandel, Syrah, Petite Sirah and Grenache. Drink now through 2025. (6/30/20)"
Producer notes: "Zinfandel started this entire journey for Orin Swift. Two tons in '97 that stuck and since then, it hasn’t gotten much easier. It would become a common occurrence for years because of the difficulty fermenting Zinfandel in our style; its humbling in many ways. But every year, we get better. The 2019 Zinfandel was blessed with ideal growing conditions across the state, similar to the 2018 iteration. Syrah and Petite Sirah also benefited from the growing season. Sourced from premier California growing regions, the 2019 8 Years in the Desert is a quintessential exemplar of drinkability, perceived sweetness and complexity."
| Product SKU | 341236 |
| Producer | Orin Swift |
| Country | United States |
| Region | California |
| Varietal | Other Red Blends |
| Vintage | 2019 |
| Size | 750ml |
| Color | Red |
| Blend | Zinfandel, Syrah, Petite Sirah |
| ABV | 16.7% |
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