Orin Swift, Machete, California

At opening the first sensation was of overpowering alcohol. This is a big, high ABV wine. Allowing it to sit in the decanter for an hour helped a great deal. The alcohol burned off a bit and earthy blackberry and black fruits emerged, more in taste than in aroma. A little longer and there were some quite nice secondary flavors—leather, tobacco—that worked well with the grilled meats and BBQ sauce dinner. Somewhat appropriate for the varietal I guess, but this …

2013 vintage

The cork came out in pieces, but the wine smelled snd tasted fine. Deep purple in color with a nose of black fruit snd earth. Very fruity with aromas snd tastes of black berries, black cherries, chocolate, pepper, and tobacco. Lots of heat from alcohol but this resolved with time in the decanter. It is not the most balanced wine, but it is soft and drinkable. Enjoyable and satisfying, but not a serious wine.

2013 vintage

This bottle is on the downhill side of its sweet spot. A little decant and it brings it back to life. Drink this baby up if you have it or you will just end up changing the diapers. Who wants to do that?

2013 vintage

Anyone making a Syrah, Petit Syrah and Grenache blend in California deserves respect. I would not call this a cult wine, save maybe for the etiquettes (labels). Too much alcohol, though some minerals still shine through. A really strong wine, but falls short on character. Good, not great. NOTE: after a 3 hour decant, the alcohol is less jumpy. Otherwise, not much improved.

2013 vintage

I’m not usually a syrah/petite sirah fan but this is delicious and in its prime. Well balanced, tannins just right, nice acid complement. Rich flavors including black pepper, cinnamon candy, black currant. A bit syrupy else I would have scored it higher. Likely only has another year or two in the tank.

2013 vintage

I really disliked this wine. Way too much alcohol

2013 vintage

Lovely, dark, brooding and inky which is because of the petite sirah with dark cherry and blackberry up front. Followed by some earthiness, leather and a hint of pepper. The 2013 is drinking well now, and probably has a couple more years. I somehow managed to finish off the bottle in one night!

2013 vintage

Wine has become a lot less jammy and more subtle with the age. Fair amount of sediment in the bottle after pouring. Totally different experience from earlier drinkings of the same vintage.

2013 vintage

Garrafa comprada em 2015 no Los Olivos Café (Santa Ynez Valley), cenário do célebre filme Sideways. Corte de Petite Sirah, Syrah e Grenache com 12m de barricas francesas novas e usadas. #97 Wine Spectator Top 100 de 2015. Rubi intenso com bordas violáceas e lágrimas viscosas, tingindo a taça. Mirtilos, café, caramelo, chocolate, balsâmicos. Macio, encorpado, suculento, intenso e persistente. 15,7 abv bem integrados e calibrados com taninos e acidez. Vinhaço, para beber ou guardar, ao gosto do freguês.

2013 vintage

Nice red blend interpretation from Orin Swift. This wine pours a purple color - hinting to the petite sirah in the blend. On the nose, quite strong and overwhelming alcohol, but with the some time other expressive notes such as cigar box, dark fruits, and hints of leather emanated, though still very hot. The palate is rich, very fruit forward, and unsurprisingly packs a punch with the alcohol. Rather short finish, but pleasant drinker. Don't think this has the stuff …

2013 vintage

Very smooth nice red blend. Had with ham.

2013 vintage

92 points

2013 vintage

Great change of pace from our normal Napa cabs. Stood up beautifully to a spicy chicken dish. Will seek out more

2013 vintage

REDFISHER's review is spot on. I did enjoy this wine quite a bit but agree that some may not care for this style of wine.

2013 vintage

Petite Sirah, Syrah, Grenache

2013 vintage

still young

2013 vintage

Worst bottle of wine I've had in a long time. Alcohol present, jammy, bitter.

2013 vintage

A very bold and powerful wine with lots of flavor, probably not universally appealing. Color is virtually opaque dark and inky Ruby colored. Paired with cheeses of the same type they will mix. It will overpower milder cheese. Good acidity and tannins and a long finish , but not well balanced with fruit. Spicy and Dark flavors dominate. Decent wine in the right setting and with the right food. A little pricey.

2013 vintage

A nose of brooding dark fruit and spice, dark black purple in color. A big full bodied red blend, with blackberry, plum, vanilla and spice on long finish. I believe its still too young to drink, or needs a very long decant, one of those wines you love or hate. www.winelx.com

2013 vintage

Decanted for 2 hours Smoky and spices on the nose. Big, accessable, heavy extraction. Over the top jammy. Some dark fruits some tartness and maybe a hint of menthol and a nice long finish that has smoke, tannins, and vanilla. Nice complexity as the layers walk across your palette. Highly recommended and a nice QPR at ~$45.

2013 vintage

big massive wine. not for food but perhaps for love.

2013 vintage

Big, deep yum

2013 vintage

Jammy

2013 vintage

Seemed appropriate for Halloween

2013 vintage

Borderline cough syrup

2013 vintage

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Orin Swift, Machete, California

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