Orin Swift Cellars Machete 2021

Black ink that coats the glass and transforms it into an altered state, the 2021 Machete opens with decadent aromas of blue and black fruits, charred meat, a hint of funk and troves of minerality. The entry is more dense than expected with notes of black plum, other stone fruits and essence of game but yet tempered and balanced by candied orange peel and leveled acidity. Typical tannins for this Petite Sirah-based wine, the wine closes with voluptuous texture and intensity.

92 Points - 

A burly red, with an attitude that's jammed with bold flavors of blackberry, sandalwood and fruitcake spices as this builds density and tension toward big-shouldered tannins. Petite Sirah and Syrah. Drink now through 2033. 

91 Points - 

The 2021 Machete Red Blend is composed of Petite Sirah and Syrah. Initial aromas of graphite and cedar give way to blueberry liqueur, cassis, violet and iron. The full-bodied palate is ripe and concentrated with candied fruit character. It’s structured by abundant, powdery tannins and rounded acidity and has a long, flavorful finish.