The Winery Orin Swift of Napa Valley of California

Winery Orin Swift
The winery offers 32 different wines
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Its wines get an average rating of 4.3.
This estate is part of the E & J Gallo.
It is ranked in the top 104 of the estates of California.
It is located in Napa Valley in the region of California

The Winery Orin Swift is one of the best wineries to follow in Napa Valley.. It offers 32 wines for sale in of Napa Valley to come and discover on site or to buy online.

Located in the iconic Napa Valley in California, Domaine Orin Swift Winery is a renowned pillar of the American wine industry. With roots deeply sunk into the richness of the valley's fertile soil, this estate is known for producing wines of exceptional quality, highlighting the originality and excellence of Napa Valley winemaking. Domaine Orin Swift was established by David Phinney, a man driven by an unfaltering passion for wine. He founded the winery in 1998, after being captivated by the beauty of Napa Valley during a visit. Phinney's legacy and dedication have allowed Orin Swift to grow and thrive, producing an exceptional assortment of wines that captivate palates globally. The estate stretches across a vast and lush expanse, on which thrive the vineyards and grape varieties that are the heart of Orin Swift's production. The lands are cultivated with care and dedication, producing grapes that are meticulously harvested and transformed into magnificent wines. Upon entering the estate, visitors are welcomed by a vast, elegantly designed tasting room. Here, connoisseurs have the opportunity to taste a range of wines, from the famed rich and muscular Cabernet Sauvignon to their audacious blend, "The Prisoner." Domaine Orin Swift is also recognized for its unique and conceptual labels, reflecting the creative spirit of the estate. This adds to the tasting experience, combining the visual and the flavors to offer something exceptional with every bottle.

Top Winery Orin Swift wines

Looking for the best Winery Orin Swift wines in Napa Valley among all the wines in the region? Check out our tops of the best red, white or effervescent Winery Orin Swift wines. Also find some food and wine pairings that may be suitable with the wines from this area. Learn more about the region and the Winery Orin Swift wines with technical and enological descriptions.

The top red wines of Winery Orin Swift

Food and wine pairings with a red wine of Winery Orin Swift

How Winery Orin Swift wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of beef stew, lamb breast with onions and tomato sauce or duck legs with honey and orange.

Organoleptic analysis of red wines of Winery Orin Swift

On the nose the red wine of Winery Orin Swift. often reveals types of flavors of iron, cream or cherry and sometimes also flavors of oaky, smoke or apples. In the mouth the red wine of Winery Orin Swift. is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.

The best vintages in the red wines of Winery Orin Swift

  • 2019With an average score of 4.53/5
  • 0With an average score of 4.43/5
  • 2003With an average score of 4.40/5
  • 2008With an average score of 4.39/5
  • 2011With an average score of 4.37/5
  • 2014With an average score of 4.37/5

The grape varieties most used in the red wines of Winery Orin Swift.

  • Cabernet Sauvignon
  • Grenache
  • Merlot
  • Shiraz/Syrah
  • Petite Sirah
  • Zinfandel

Discovering the wine region of Napa Valley

The wine region of Napa Valley is located in the region of Napa County of California of United States. We currently count 2527 estates and châteaux in the of Napa Valley, producing 7716 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture. The wines of Napa Valley go well with generally quite well with dishes .

The top white wines of Winery Orin Swift

Food and wine pairings with a white wine of Winery Orin Swift

How Winery Orin Swift wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of pork, vegetarian or poultry such as recipes of chicken blanquette, vegan leek and tofu quiche or coconut chicken.

Organoleptic analysis of white wines of Winery Orin Swift

On the nose the white wine of Winery Orin Swift. often reveals types of flavors of butterscotch, pineapple or cream and sometimes also flavors of grapefruit, oaky or tropical. In the mouth the white wine of Winery Orin Swift. is a powerful with a nice freshness.

The best vintages in the white wines of Winery Orin Swift

  • 2008With an average score of 4.50/5
  • 2007With an average score of 4.30/5
  • 2022With an average score of 4.10/5
  • 2020With an average score of 4.10/5
  • 0With an average score of 4.09/5
  • 2017With an average score of 4.09/5

The grape varieties most used in the white wines of Winery Orin Swift.

  • Chardonnay
  • Sauvignon Blanc

Discover the grape variety: Malbec

Malbec, a high-yielding red grape variety, produces tannic and colourful wines. It is produced in different wine-growing regions and changes its name according to the grape variety. Called Auxerrois in Cahors, Malbec in Bordeaux, it is also known as Côt. 6,000 hectares of the Malbec grape are grown in France (in decline since the 1950s). Malbec is also very successful in Argentina. The country has become the world's leading producer of Malbec and offers wines with great potential.

The top sparkling wines of Winery Orin Swift

Food and wine pairings with a sparkling wine of Winery Orin Swift

How Winery Orin Swift wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of shellfish, appetizers and snacks or lean fish such as recipes of cuttlefish in parsley sauce, toast with smoked salmon cream or thai green curry chicken and eggplant.

Organoleptic analysis of sparkling wines of Winery Orin Swift

On the nose the sparkling wine of Winery Orin Swift. often reveals types of flavors of non oak, vegetal or oak and sometimes also flavors of tree fruit, citrus fruit. In the mouth the sparkling wine of Winery Orin Swift. is a powerful with a nice vivacity and a fine and pleasant bubble.

The best vintages in the sparkling wines of Winery Orin Swift

  • 0With an average score of 4.40/5

The grape varieties most used in the sparkling wines of Winery Orin Swift.

  • Pinot Noir
  • Pinot Meunier
  • Chardonnay

The word of the wine: Decanting

A sommelier uses a decanter to separate the clear wine from the solid parts in a bottle.

The top pink wines of Winery Orin Swift

Food and wine pairings with a pink wine of Winery Orin Swift

How Winery Orin Swift wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or rich fish (salmon, tuna etc) such as recipes of traditional hungarian goulash, greek-style shepherd's pie or salt crusted sea bass.

Organoleptic analysis of pink wines of Winery Orin Swift

On the nose the pink wine of Winery Orin Swift. often reveals types of flavors of non oak, earth or microbio and sometimes also flavors of oak, tree fruit or spices.

The best vintages in the pink wines of Winery Orin Swift

  • 2019With an average score of 4.10/5
  • 2012With an average score of 3.70/5
  • 2018With an average score of 3.60/5
  • 2016With an average score of 3.60/5
  • 0With an average score of 3.60/5
  • 2017With an average score of 3.50/5

The grape varieties most used in the pink wines of Winery Orin Swift.

  • Grenache Blanc
  • Shiraz/Syrah

Discover the grape variety: Merlot

Merlot noir is a grape variety that originated in France (Bordeaux). It produces a variety of grape specially used for wine making. It is rare to find this grape to eat on our tables. This variety of grape is characterized by small to medium sized bunches, and medium sized grapes. Merlot noir can be found in many vineyards: South West, Languedoc & Roussillon, Cognac, Bordeaux, Loire Valley, Armagnac, Burgundy, Jura, Champagne, Rhone Valley, Beaujolais, Provence & Corsica, Savoie & Bugey.

The top sweet wines of Winery Orin Swift

Food and wine pairings with a sweet wine of Winery Orin Swift

How Winery Orin Swift wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or spicy food such as recipes of fast and, marinated shoulder of lamb or shrimp risotto with curry.

Organoleptic analysis of sweet wines of Winery Orin Swift

On the nose the sweet wine of Winery Orin Swift. often reveals types of flavors of non oak, earth or microbio and sometimes also flavors of oak, tree fruit or spices.

The best vintages in the sweet wines of Winery Orin Swift

  • 2013With an average score of 4.30/5
  • 2012With an average score of 4.20/5
  • 0With an average score of 4.20/5

The grape varieties most used in the sweet wines of Winery Orin Swift.

  • Tinta Cão
  • Cabernet Sauvignon
  • Souzao
  • Tinta Madeira

The word of the wine: Flavor

Sensation (sweet, salty, sour or bitter) produced on the tongue by a food.

Discover other wineries and winemakers neighboring the Winery Orin Swift

Planning a wine route in the of Napa Valley? Here are the wineries to visit and the winemakers to meet during your trip in search of wines similar to Winery Orin Swift.

Discover the grape variety: Pinot noir

Pinot noir is an important red grape variety in Burgundy and Champagne, and its reputation is well known! Great wines such as the Domaine de la Romanée Conti elaborate their wines from this famous grape variety, and make it a great variety. When properly vinified, pinot noit produces red wines of great finesse, with a wide range of aromas depending on its advancement (fruit, undergrowth, leather). it is also the only red grape variety authorized in Alsace. Pinot Noir is not easily cultivated beyond our borders, although it has enjoyed some success in Oregon, the United States, Australia and New Zealand.

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