Orin Swift Slander Pinot Noir 2022

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Orin Swift
Label Name:
 
Slander Pinot Noir
Vintage:
 
2022
Country:
 
United States
Region:
 
California
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
15.4%
Grape(s):
 
Pinot Noir
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
3
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
3
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
14-16°C

Awards/Ratings
4% and maturation details; Wine Advocate/Robert Parker listed ~87 pts for some listings; Vivino user average ~4. 2/5; Wine. com user rating ~4. 0/5

Tasting Note
Bright, medium-bodied California Pinot Noir: Bing cherry, raspberry and ripe strawberry with watermelon, thyme and a hint of funk. Spicy finish with blue-fruit lift and lingering red-fruit energy.

Food Pairing
Western: roast duck, grilled pork chops, mushroom risotto, seared salmon. Asian: Peking duck, char siu (BBQ pork), miso-glazed salmon, shiitake soba, pork belly ramen.

Production Method
Sourced from multiple California sites; gentle punchdowns and partial whole-cluster handling. Aged eight months in French oak (37% new).

Vineyard Info
Founded by Dave Phinney in 1998, Orin Swift sources fruit across top California sites; known for bold, expressive bottlings and its Milk Run club releases.