Orin Swift Cellars • Central Coast, California
8 Years in the Desert by Orin Swift Cellars is a powerful, glossy California red blend built around Zinfandel with Petit…8 Years in the Desert by Orin Swift Cellars is a powerful, glossy California red blend built around Zinfandel with Petite Sirah and Syrah, sourced from top sites and aged briefly in French (and sometimes American) oak to preserve plush frui…Learn More »
$63
/750ml
Current Retail Average
92
/100
Average Pro Rating
8 Years in the Desert by Orin Swift Cellars is a powerful, glossy California red blend built around Zinfandel with Petite Sirah and Syrah, sourced from top sites and aged briefly in French (and sometimes American) oak to preserve plush fruit. Conceived by winemaker Dave Phinney after an eight‑year c…Learn More »
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8 Years in the Desert by Orin Swift Cellars is a powerful, glossy California red blend built around Zinfandel with Petite Sirah and Syrah, sourced from top sites and aged briefly in French (and sometimes American) oak to preserve plush fruit. Conceived by winemaker Dave Phinney after an eight‑year contractual exile from making Zinfandel, it’s known for its high alcohol, saturated color, hedonistic dark‑berry richness and spice, and its collectible, art‑driven labels that change with each release.