FEATURES
🏰 Orin Swift's 2022 'Slander' Pinot Noir is a 【bold and expressive California Pinot Noir, crafted in Dave Phinney's signature powerful and layered style】. This wine presents a medium ruby core and offers aromatic notes of Bing cherry, briar fruit, raspberry, ripe strawberry, watermelon, and thyme, with a hint of funk. On the palate, it's bright and enveloping, flowing through berry compote and redcurrant to a spicy, lifted finish with gentle drying tannins and surprising complexity.
🍴 This versatile Pinot Noir is an excellent match for roasted duck, salmon, mushroom risotto, charcuterie, grilled lamb chops, and soft ripened cheeses. It also pairs beautifully with roast chicken with herbs, coq au vin, pasta with duck ragù, or pizza with prosciutto, mushrooms, and arugula. Don't forget turkey, pork, and even a beet salad with goat cheese.
🥂 Perfect for a casual dinner with friends, a barbecue, or a cozy evening. Its bold character also makes it a strong candidate for creative cocktails like a Pinot Noir Sangria or a New York Sour.
BACKGROUND
Orin Swift Cellars, founded by winemaker Dave Phinney in 1998, is known for its bold, expressive California wines and striking label art. While famous for Zinfandel and Cabernet blends, Phinney also crafts exceptional Pinot Noir. 'Slander' is sourced from premium vineyards across California, including the Russian River Valley and Santa Rita Hills. It is a rich, fruit-forward Pinot Noir, offering lush aromas of ripe cherry, strawberry, and baking spices, with a smooth, velvety texture and a long, satisfying finish.
