Orin Swift Cellars
Abstract
California
2022
Vintage
Varietal
Red Blend
Where it is, September 2026
At Peak: inside the peak window (2026-2030), within the full drinking arc.
This bottle is in its peak window through 2030, with a drinking horizon to 2033.
The ‘22 Abstract.
Orin Swift Abstract 2022 is a California red blend of Grenache, Petite Sirah, and Syrah.
Cellared Ageability Index (CAI) drinking timeline
Storage and bottle condition can shift the experience.
The peak window sits inside the broader full drinking arc.
Tasting note
The winery lists black plum, cacao, pepper, porcini, and anise among the wine's aromas and flavors; its description emphasizes a broad palate and lifted finish.
The 2022 vintage
Orin Swift describes its 2022 Abstract as a dark-fruited California red with spice and savory notes.
About Orin Swift Cellars
The winery lists Grenache, Petite Sirah, and Syrah in the 2022 blend and reports eight months of French oak maturation.
From the cellar: pair with
Bone-in ribeye with rosemary butter
The pairing is scaled to the wine's full body.
Braised short ribs with truffle polenta
The wine's balanced acidity keeps the pairing lively.
Aged Comté with quince paste
The pairing leaves room for the wine's firm tannins.
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Frequently Asked
What is Orin Swift Cellars Abstract 2022?
Orin Swift Abstract 2022 is a California red blend of Grenache, Petite Sirah, and Syrah.
What does Orin Swift Cellars Abstract 2022 taste like?
The winery lists black plum, cacao, pepper, porcini, and anise among the wine's aromas and flavors; its description emphasizes a broad palate and lifted finish.
When should Orin Swift Cellars Abstract 2022 be opened?
The canonical CAI full drinking arc is 2024-2033. Within that arc, the peak window is 2026-2030. The full arc is the broader period the wine may drink well; the peak window is when it is most likely to show its best balance. Storage, fill level, cork condition, and preference can shift the decision. Taste before adding more air or holding the rest.
What pairs with Orin Swift Cellars Abstract 2022?
Pair this wine with Bone-in ribeye with rosemary butter; Braised short ribs with truffle polenta; or Aged Comté with quince paste.