2010 Orin Swift Saldo Zinfandel (Red Wines / Zinfandel)

2010 Orin Swift Saldo Zinfandel

The 2010 Saldo has a dark ruby color and intense aromas of dark cherry, cocoa powder and baking spice. The entry is rich and full, and leads into a broad mid palate with concentration and density, backed by lively acidity. The texture is soft and the tannins are polished. The finish is long with persistent notes of chocolate, berry and vanilla bean. Winery Notes

Through the success of the Prisoner label, Orin Swift Cellars Owner/Winemaker David Phinney has gained access to some of the best Zinfandels vineyards in the Northern california growing community. Dave reecntly decided he wanted to make a high quality Zinfandel and what he created did not fit the constraints of a single AVA. There are grapes from Sonoma, Napa, Amador, Mendocino, and Contra Costa counties. Some of these great vineyards include Aparicio, Duarte, Pato, Eagle Point, Mattern, Taylor, Haywood and Tofanelli just to name a few.