Orin Swift Mannequin Chardonnay opens with rich aromatics of Meyer lemon honeydew butterscotch and honeysuckle with accents of jasmine white pepper and fennel pollen. A massive palate consists of ripe white peach and a bold Werthers Original entry and a layered mid-palate of nectarines pineapple and honey. A touch of green apple and wet stone culminate in a concise crme brulee finish. Chardonnay from California. From winemaker Dave Phinney.

Orin Swift Palermo has a dark garnet hue in the glass with immediate aromas of ripe cassis and blackberry. Hints of cocoa, new oak and fir complement the juicy fruit melange. A full-bodied entry is succeeded by a mid-palate of dark fruits and a smooth, integrated minerality. The tannins are well developed, allowing the wine to finish with length. Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa, California. From winemaker Dave Phinney.

end taste, and the estate’s dedication to natural farming. This is a triple threat wine; usually you can have 2 of those qualities but not all 3 at the same time. Their entire estate is naturally rain fed, and they encourage the native plants to grow amongst the vines.

This is a family operation of course, with printed records dating back to 1497 with Pere Joan Rossell as winemaker and owner of their first country house. The current family home amongst the vines dates back to 1638, and their history continues through the centuries.