Orin Swift 8 Years in the Desert 2019

Medium garnet-purple colored, the 2019 Zinfandel Blend 8 Years in the Desert delivers notions of stewed plums, baked raspberries and fruitcake with hints of powdered cinnamon, clove oil, tree bark, hoisin and dusty soil. Medium to full-bodied, the palate is chock-full of ripe, spicy black and red fruits, supported by chewy tannins and tons of freshness, finishing long and earthy. Drink date: 2021-2030. Score – 93. (Lisa Perrotti-Brown, MW, robertparker.com, Feb. 26, 2021)