2016 Orin Swift Abstract Red Wine California 750 ml

Of the handful of producers who have developed a feverish fan base among Wine Access clients, we would be hard-pressed to name one whose wines are more hotly anticipated than Dave Phinney. After all, the founder and winemaker of Orin Swift and the original creator of “The Prisoner,” Phinney is one of the great winemaking talents of our time.

Robert Parker himself says, “Orin Swift is the brainchild of a brilliant young man by the name of Dave Phinney. His Midas touch with grapes from seemingly anywhere in the world is unusual, but the brilliance of the wines, his creativeness and unparalleled blending talents have built an incredible portfolio right out of the gate.” The 2016 harvest was praised for its exceptional quality, which is reflected in the deep and dark "Abstract," featuring black plum, fig, and chocolate notes wrapped in a velvety, silky and supple package. 

For those of you unfamiliar with all the critical acclaim heaped on Phinney, here are the highlights: With multiple Wine Spectator Top 100 placements, he’s been most lauded by Robert Parker who has gushed: “Readers looking for personality-filled wines of considerable character and complexity need to check out the Orin Swift offerings.” Phinney remains entirely hands-on at Orin Swift, making these wines from beginning to end and on a daily basis. In the words of the venerable Parker: “If you are like me and believe that a wine is to be judged on just how delicious it is, you will be as impressed as I have been with the Orin Swift products.”