Orin Swift Red Blends
Napa's rule-breaking red blends, poured on Long Island since the 90s.
The story behind Orin Swift
Dave Phinney founded Orin Swift in 1998, naming it after his father's middle name and his mother's maiden name. He built the modern luxury red blend by blending without rules: Zinfandel, Petite Sirah, Grenache and Syrah pulled from Napa, Sonoma and Mendocino, aged 8 to 12 months in French oak with a heavy share of new barrels. E. and J. Gallo bought the portfolio in 2016, and Phinney stayed on the winemaking side.
We have carried Orin Swift through every label change and every vintage since the early days. The wines run 15.0 to 15.7 percent alcohol, opaque and extracted, with fine-art black and white labels that sell themselves off the shelf.
Explore the Orin Swift range
Four core red blends anchor the Orin Swift lineup, from the entry A Sign Of Times to the Cabernet-based Papillon, plus Machete and the Zinfandel-driven Eight Years in the Desert.
| Expression | Type | Proof / ABV | Tasting notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| A Sign Of Times Red | Red Blend | About 15.0% ABV | Dark plum, baking spice, soft tannin, everyday pour |
| Abstract Red | Grenache, Petite Sirah, Syrah | About 15.2% ABV | Blackberry, mocha, pepper, dense mid-palate |
| Eight Years Red | Zinfandel, Petite Sirah, Syrah | About 15.6% ABV | Jammy raspberry, cola, oak, bold finish |
| Machete | Petite Sirah, Syrah, Grenache | About 15.5% ABV | Blue fruit, graphite, firm tannin, long finish |
| Papillon Red | Cabernet, Merlot, Petit Verdot, Malbec | About 15.4% ABV | Cassis, cedar, cocoa, structured Bordeaux-style frame |
| Mercury Head | Cabernet Sauvignon | About 15.5% ABV | Concentrated black cherry, espresso, polished oak |
WineOrin Swift - Abstract Red 750mL$39.99Out of stock
WineOrin Swift - Papillon Red 750mL$69.99
WineOrin Swift - Machete 750mL$59.99
WineOrin Swift - Mannequin 750mL$29.99Out of stock
WineOrin Swift - Mercury Head 750mL$119.99Out of stock
WineOrin Swift - Palermo Cabernet 750mL$49.99Out of stock
WineOrin Swift - Papillon Red 1.5L$139.99Out of stock
WineOrin Swift - Eight Years Red 750mL$43.99Out of stock
WineOrin Swift - Blank Stare Sb 750mL$33.99Out of stock
WineOrin Swift - Slander Pinot Noir 750mL$49.99
WineOrin Swift - Napa Cab Sauv 750mL$69.99
WineOrin Swift - A Sign Of Times Red 750mL$27.99Which Orin Swift is right for you?
Orin Swift pricing starts at $27.99 for A Sign Of Times Red and $29.99 for Mannequin, the Chardonnay in the lineup. Abstract Red sits at $39.99 and Eight Years in the Desert at $43.99. Machete runs $59.99, Palermo Cabernet and Slander Pinot Noir both $49.99, and Papillon Red lands at $69.99 in 750mL, with the 1.5L at $139.99. Mercury Head tops the range at $119.99. Call ahead on the allocated bottles; they move fast.
Plenty of dark fruit for a ribeye without the special-occasion price.
Jammy, oaky and 15.6 percent, exactly what a Zin drinker wants.
Cabernet-based blend with the structure to hold a few years.