ORIN SWIFT EIGHT YEARS IN THE DESERT RED 2023 750ML 2023

David Phinney, the creator of "The Prisoner," is back making Zinfandel under the label he created, Orin Swift Cellars! "8 Years in the Desert" is ripe, full, silky and unbelievably soft. The wonderfully smooth mouthfeel, and the bit of delightful tannin dancing across the palate is signature Orin Swift!

An opaque core with a red amethyst rim, the wine opens with ripe raspb erry and blackberry, dark plum preserves and hints of black pepper and clove. An entry of heft, the palate is packed with blueberry and sweet black cherry along with touch of fresh herbs—thyme, savory and tarragon. Long on the finish, the ripe tannins, a d ash of ash, and notes of black tea round out the wine.