Orin Swift, Red Blend "Slander", 2020 (Violet)

Orin Swift's 2020 Slander Pinot Noir presents a bold interpretation of the varietal, blending fruit from Sonoma and Sta Rita Hills to create a full-bodied style that challenges traditional Pinot Noir expectations.

INTRODUCTION
Slander 2020 represents Orin Swift's distinctive approach to Pinot Noir, offering a more robust expression while maintaining varietal character through careful sourcing from premium California appellations.

TECHNICAL DETAILS
- Vintage: 2020
- Regions: Sonoma and Sta Rita Hills AVA
- Varietal: 100% Pinot Noir
- Alcohol: 15.3%
- Production: 4,140 cases
- Aging: 9 months in French oak (50% new)

TASTING PROFILE
APPEARANCE
Medium ruby core with translucent rim

AROMATICS
Primary:
- Bright strawberry
- Candied cherry
- Bing cherry
- Briar fruit
- Raspberry

Secondary:
- Crushed gravel
- Wet brick
- White pepper
- Brushed violet
- Thyme

PALATE
- Fresh strawberry
- Black cherry
- Watermelon
- Blue fruits
- Minerality notes
- Spicy finish
- Vibrant acidity

CRITICAL RECEPTION
WINE ADVOCATE: 88 POINTS
"Full-bodied and softly dusty in feel... delivers plenty of flavor"
- Joe Czerwinski

WINE SPECTATOR: 86 POINTS
"Plump and direct, offering mulled black cherry and plum notes"

STYLE NOTES
- Fuller-bodied interpretation of Pinot Noir
- Sophisticated and elegant approach
- Versatile food-pairing potential
- Modern California style

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