Torque meets polish in this hearty red, which offers deep flavors of blackberry and currant, all highlighted by bitter chocolate, candied orange peel and sandalwood tones that build toward broad-shouldered tannins. Zinfandel, Petite Sirah and Syrah. Drink now through 2035. 41,500 cases made.
93 Joe Czerwinski - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
Based primarily on Zinfandel (60%, mainly from Sonoma's Dry Creek Valley), Orin Swift's 2024 Red Blend 8 Years in the Desert also includes 28% Petite Sirah, 7% Syrah and 5% other reds. The largest-production wine in the range this vintage (41,500 cases), it's a terrific effort, with a perfumed nose of ripe raspberries and hints of stone fruit. It's full-bodied (15.4% alcohol) and silky-textured, nicely balanced and mouthwatering, with soft tannins on the finish.
