Orin Swift Stories
Phinney Phacts
Wine Down
100

This wine was Dave's first attempt back into the Zinfandel category and changes labels each vintage

8 Years in the Desert Zinfandel Blend

100

Dave's parent's middle names

Orin Swift

100

The only two OP exclusive wines in the portfolio

Bloodlines & Advice From John

200

This wine was produced from a massive collage Dave made in his office over the course of three years

Abstract Red Blend

200
Dave studied abroad here when he first discovered his love for wine

Florence, IT

200

The top three priority wines of the portfolio 

8 Years, Advice from John, and Bloodlines 

300

This wine was inspired by female rap artist, Nicki Minaj

Mannequin Chardonnay

300

The year he won Wine Enthusiast Winemaker of the Year

2019

300

The only two wines Dave made in the Prisoner portfolio

Prisoner Zinfandel and Saldo Zinfandel

400

This wine was made from the story of Dave holding his daughter on his shoulders in the vineyard

Papillon Bourdeaux Blend

400

Name the winery that Dave Phinney worked at after sending 50 applications across California

Robert Mondavi

400

One of the two AVAs called out for the sourcing of Bloodlines

Atlas Peak (Stagecoach) & Moon Mountain District

500

This is the proper classification of the Mercury Head dime that was in production from 1916-1945

Winged Liberty Head

500

Dave's favorite grape varietal

Grenache

500

The only two wines that are sourced from Rutherford AVA

Papillon and Mercury Head