Orin Swift Cellars Machete

Orin Swift Cellars Machete is a bold, captivating red wine blend from California. It is crafted using Petite Sirah, Syrah, and Grenache grapes sourced from the region's finest vineyards. The winemaking process for Machete is meticulous and artful. The grapes are hand harvested at optimal ripeness to ensure the highest quality. After harvesting, the grapes undergo a careful fermentation process, which includes extended maceration to extract deep color and intense flavors. The wine is then aged in a combination of new and seasoned French oak barrels, allowing it to develop rich, layered nuances. Orin Swift's Machete is aged for approximately ten months in French oak barrels. The aging process improves the wine's structure and complexity, resulting in vanilla, spice, and toasted oak notes, and creates a full bodied wine with velvety tannins and a long, satisfying finish, boasting alcohol by volume (ABV) of 15.6%. Machete pairs beautifully with hearty dishes such as grilled meats, barbecue, rich stews, and aged cheeses. The bold flavors of the wine complement these foods perfectly.