93 Points James Suckling
Delicious, fruity and sleek in texture, this grenache-based blend is generous, broad and easy to sip. Drenched in blackberry, cherry and milk-chocolate flavors yet livened by raspberry-like acidity. This is founder Dave Phinney's flagship wine.
92 Points Wine Enthusiast
The aromatics are deep with boysenberry, blueberry, bayberry, and dried florals on the nose; the palate is full-bodied, with flavors of brambly blackberry, sarsaparilla, cola, and orange peel on the finish.
90 Points Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
Orin Swift's 2024 Proprietary Red Abstract is a blend of 51% Petite Sirah, 35% Grenache and 10% Syrah, with the balance a smattering of other varieties. It's full-bodied, with a beef-compatible tannic structure and notes of raspberries, blueberries and mint.
Winemaker Notes
Pouring a dark purple core with a shimmering mauve rim, the 2024 Abstract pops with immediate notes of ripe blue fruits—blueberry compote specifically—halved pluots, raspberry, freshly watered lavender and musk. Secondary aromatics of mocha and caramel come through as one transitions to the palate. Massive on entry, the wine shows off dark briar fruits, rhubarb, thyme and Bing cherry as the mid-palate full of texture presents itself. Closing with length, the wine finishes with sweet licorice and boysenberry coupled with chains of soft tannins.
