
Orin Swift 2023 "Advice From John" Californian Merlot
Orin Swift's Advice From John Merlot is like sipping on a wine that whispers, "Trust me, I know things," while winking at you from a bathroom stall—bold, unfiltered, and surprisingly profound. So, if you're seeking enlightenment with a side of irreverence, Advice From John is your go-to guide for the thoughts people dare to share when no one's watching. Made from California Merlot Dominating aromatics abound with notes of blackberry pie, black plum, sage and lilac. A flooding sensation on entry drives dark fruits onto the mid-palate with touches of savory, fennel and licorice as complements. Long on the finish, the espresso bean and continued concentration of blackberry throughout fades slowly with gentle and soft tannins. "Like many things at Orin Swift, what started as a fascination quickly turned into an obsession. Samantha Smith, Dave Phinney’s longtime executive assistant (read: chauffeur, gopher, right-hand ma’am, therapist, etc.), managed amidst her daytime job to multitask away