black cherry
nutmeg and a touch of freshly cracked black pepper
showing flavours of lemon curd
A pale gold colour
It certifies that all grapes used to make this wine over at least the last five years have been sourced from the Clos Mogador single vineyard (five years which can be documented and traced)
19 Orin Swift 8 Years in the Desert Zinfandel Sandhi black cherryThe palate is lush, dark, and velvety, opening with blackberry, black plum, and blueberry compote lifted by fresh, medium acidity that keeps the richness from tipping over. Tannins are plush, smooth, and gently firm, giving the wine a rounded, mouthcoating feel without heaviness. The midpalate shows dark chocolate, sweet spice, vanilla, fig, and a warm earthymineral thread, adding depth beneath the saturated fruit. The finish is long, bold, and