Orin Swift Blank Stare 2023 (6 Bottle Case)
91 Points - Wine Spectator.Dave Phinney doesn’t make wines that whisper — even his Sauvignon Blanc has something to say. Blank Stare takes a grape known for its precision and dresses it in Californian attitude. A portion fermented in oak adds depth and texture, while fruit from Sonoma and the Russian River Valley keeps things bright and racy. It’s Sauvignon with swagger — bold, aromatic and just the right side of indulgent.
6 * Orin Swift Blank Stare 2023
Vivino Rating 4.0 (Sept 2025)
Wine Press Ratings
91 Points - Wine Spectator (2023 Vintage)
90 Points - Wine Enthusiast (2023 Vintage)
"This is a richer, more decadent style of Sauvignon Blanc, featuring aromas of ripe grapefruit, lime pith, white flowers and sage on the nose. The palate is broad and textural, with lots of citrus flavors, bright but soft acidity and echoes of jalapeno along the finish."
Taste
Zesty and expressive, with aromas of grapefruit, lime peel and green apple layered over notes of jasmine, lemongrass and a touch of vanilla spice. The palate is sleek and vibrant, showing ripe tropical fruit framed by a subtle creaminess from partial oak ageing. A crisp, mineral edge carries the finish, leaving a lasting impression of freshness and finesse.
About the Producer
The history of Orin Swift Cellars dates back to 1995 when on a lark, David Swift Phinney took a friend up on an offer and went to Florence, Italy to spend a semester “studying”. During that time, he was introduced to wine, how it was made, and got hooked. A few more years of university led to graduation and eventually a job at Robert Mondavi Winery in 1997 as a temporary harvest worker. Deciding that if he was going to work this hard, it would eventually have to be for himself, he founded Orin Swift Cellars in 1998; Orin is his father’s middle name and Swift is his mother’s maiden name. With two tons of zinfandel and not much else, he spent the next decade making wine for others as well as himself and grew the brand to what it is today.
91 Points - Wine Spectator.Dave Phinney doesn’t make wines that whisper — even his Sauvignon Blanc has something to say. Blank Stare takes a grape known for its precision and dresses it in Californian attitude. A portion fermented in oak adds depth and texture, while fruit from Sonoma and the Russian River Valley keeps things bright and racy. It’s Sauvignon with swagger — bold, aromatic and just the right side of indulgent.
6 * Orin Swift Blank Stare 2023
Vivino Rating 4.0 (Sept 2025)
Wine Press Ratings
91 Points - Wine Spectator (2023 Vintage)
90 Points - Wine Enthusiast (2023 Vintage)
"This is a richer, more decadent style of Sauvignon Blanc, featuring aromas of ripe grapefruit, lime pith, white flowers and sage on the nose. The palate is broad and textural, with lots of citrus flavors, bright but soft acidity and echoes of jalapeno along the finish."
Taste
Zesty and expressive, with aromas of grapefruit, lime peel and green apple layered over notes of jasmine, lemongrass and a touch of vanilla spice. The palate is sleek and vibrant, showing ripe tropical fruit framed by a subtle creaminess from partial oak ageing. A crisp, mineral edge carries the finish, leaving a lasting impression of freshness and finesse.
About the Producer
The history of Orin Swift Cellars dates back to 1995 when on a lark, David Swift Phinney took a friend up on an offer and went to Florence, Italy to spend a semester “studying”. During that time, he was introduced to wine, how it was made, and got hooked. A few more years of university led to graduation and eventually a job at Robert Mondavi Winery in 1997 as a temporary harvest worker. Deciding that if he was going to work this hard, it would eventually have to be for himself, he founded Orin Swift Cellars in 1998; Orin is his father’s middle name and Swift is his mother’s maiden name. With two tons of zinfandel and not much else, he spent the next decade making wine for others as well as himself and grew the brand to what it is today.
Description
91 Points - Wine Spectator.Dave Phinney doesn’t make wines that whisper — even his Sauvignon Blanc has something to say. Blank Stare takes a grape known for its precision and dresses it in Californian attitude. A portion fermented in oak adds depth and texture, while fruit from Sonoma and the Russian River Valley keeps things bright and racy. It’s Sauvignon with swagger — bold, aromatic and just the right side of indulgent.
6 * Orin Swift Blank Stare 2023
Vivino Rating 4.0 (Sept 2025)
Wine Press Ratings
91 Points - Wine Spectator (2023 Vintage)
90 Points - Wine Enthusiast (2023 Vintage)
"This is a richer, more decadent style of Sauvignon Blanc, featuring aromas of ripe grapefruit, lime pith, white flowers and sage on the nose. The palate is broad and textural, with lots of citrus flavors, bright but soft acidity and echoes of jalapeno along the finish."
Taste
Zesty and expressive, with aromas of grapefruit, lime peel and green apple layered over notes of jasmine, lemongrass and a touch of vanilla spice. The palate is sleek and vibrant, showing ripe tropical fruit framed by a subtle creaminess from partial oak ageing. A crisp, mineral edge carries the finish, leaving a lasting impression of freshness and finesse.
About the Producer
The history of Orin Swift Cellars dates back to 1995 when on a lark, David Swift Phinney took a friend up on an offer and went to Florence, Italy to spend a semester “studying”. During that time, he was introduced to wine, how it was made, and got hooked. A few more years of university led to graduation and eventually a job at Robert Mondavi Winery in 1997 as a temporary harvest worker. Deciding that if he was going to work this hard, it would eventually have to be for himself, he founded Orin Swift Cellars in 1998; Orin is his father’s middle name and Swift is his mother’s maiden name. With two tons of zinfandel and not much else, he spent the next decade making wine for others as well as himself and grew the brand to what it is today.
