Isaac Pirolo

9.2

Palermo from Orin Swift borrows its label, featuring a mummified Capuchin priest, from one of a series of images taken by National Geographic photographer Vincent J. Musi of 16th century Capuchin Catacombs. Four long limestone corridors underneath the Capuchin Church in Palermo, Sicily hold about 8000 mummies. After looking over the rest of Musi’s series, I’m surprised Dave Phinney didn’t create an entire line of wines using the images from this collection. Cabernet Sauvignon with small amounts of Malbec and Merlot, and all from Napa Valley. Packed with extracted dark fruit, cassis, vanilla, cedar, and chocolate, the Palermo eschews nuance in the name of hedonism. — 8 years ago

Dan Michael

9.2

Classic Dave Phinney, inspired by tradition but his totally his expression. Bold and textured, long finish, solid. — 8 years ago

Jaudaun Eldridge

9.2

Dave Mathews — 9 years ago

Jennifer Jane

9.7

Always a favourite. Drank with Dave & Colleen after a night at Le Grand — 9 years ago

Chris Price

9.3

Big, bold and juicy. High tannins. Dave Phinney strikes again!!! — 9 years ago

Julia Longenecker

9.2

Santa Lucia Highlands Pinot Noir. Deep ruby color with bright red fruit and beautiful acid indicative of a cool climate Pinot. Great structure with notes of winter spices, coffee and chocolate. Produced by two of nicest guys I have have ever met, Rich Aurillas and Dave Roberts - both former baseball players and all around good guys. Only 150 cases produced. — 10 years ago

Jon Sonne

9.4

Dave Phinney Locations — 11 years ago

DC Chavez

9.7

Locations by Dave Phinney (Orin Swift). This bottle is the Agentina 2. Fantastic wine straight out of the bottle, but look forward to letting a few age. — 11 years ago

D J

9.9

Caymus Vineyards 2006 Can Sav - 26th BDay present from Dave and Val — 12 years ago

Angela Black

9.4

Wine in Griffin Club at YFR Conference. Made by Dave Matthews Band — 12 years ago

Clive McNish

9.0

Another great Dave Phinney wine, this more price approachable blend is really good. Fruit forward, berries, vanilla and some aniseed flavours. This 'lesser' wine knocks many more expensive competitors off their podiums. Glad to have found it. — 8 years ago

Rashed Chowdhury

9.0

From Corsica, an island south of France and west of Italy. The grape is vermentino. Mineral nose, slight hint of flowers, can't tell the fruit... maybe pear, yellow apple. Excellent wine for under $20 price. I am in love with Corsica! — 8 years ago

Erik Rini

9.1

a bit heavy on alcohol at almost 16% but huge delivery, typical Dave Phinney style — 9 years ago

Montana Williams

9.5

Really great blend. Sweeter, berry front with a slightly dry, woody finish. Seriously delicious. Will buy again. And again. And again. — 9 years ago

Emily Tully

9.0

Light, not overpowering. Not a lot of tannins — 9 years ago

Bill Serrano

9.4

moonbos rosé. So good. — 10 years ago

Josh Lavis

Fine Wine Consultant The Country Vintner, member of The Winebow Group

9.3

Like Velvet. Thanks Dave — 10 years ago

Layne Albert

9.7

After party with Dave. — 11 years ago

Gil Watkins

9.5

Thank you Dave Stare! — 11 years ago

Sasha Agapov

10

"I" by Dave Phinney. Superb Italian cab blend. — 12 years ago

Hamilton Schwartz

10

GOD DAM*! This is seriously the best wine I've ever had. Waited 16 years to open. So worth it. Thanks Rebec and Dave. — 8 years ago

Mark Snider

8.9

Great Grenache. — 8 years ago

Mary Ellen Bonisteel

9.3

First mentioning bought this at a rite aid!!! Not in NY!! also Dave Matthews - more reason to love it! Silky and rich sooo good! — 8 years ago

Rocket Rod

9.2

Was apprehensive at first as last time I had this (a year ago with Big Wave Dave) it was the cliche Oz Shiraz fruit bomb with high alcohol bordering on over extraction. On the second outing a lot more complex. Still classic cassis fruit and choc/tobacco overtones but not over the top and with some nice acidity still. Less spice than typical. Nice underlying tannin backbone. Lovely mouthfeel and medium body and finish. A little time has done its work nicely. — 9 years ago

with Big

Mario Recchia

9.1

Refreshing clean finish from the Central Coast. Faint pear and burnt caramel with a slight citrus overtone. Delightful with grilled fish or chicken. Dave Mathews is affiliated with the winery. Reasonably priced -
go buy a bottle and give it a try - you'll end up buying more... — 10 years ago

Robert Day

9.2

Nice wine hand with Wendy and Dave — 10 years ago

Megan Byers

9.2

Good spice but smooth (birthday wine) — 11 years ago

Steve Kinnan

9.6

Dave recommended this one — 11 years ago

Steve McKeown

10

Another winner from Dave Phinney. Lived this wine. — 12 years ago

Erika Saldivar-Ofshe

10

Wonderful. Spanish Red Wine Dave Phinney-Orin swift — 12 years ago