Saldo 2009

Orin Swift Saldo 2009
Red Blend $28.99 (80% Zinfandel, 9% Petit Sirah, 8% Syrah, 3% Grenache)
Napa, CA
15.5% Alcohol
3.0 Stars

Low Contrast.  Dark Color

Fragrant.  Prevalent Alcohol

Jammy, spicy and balanced.

Notes: Enjoyable but lacked the punch of flavor that abstract and prisoner have.  For the price I was expecting a bit more.

Abstract 2010

Abstract 2010
Rhone Blend $29.99 (Grenache, Petite Sirah, Syrah)
Napa, CA
15.7% Alcohol
Lauren - 4.5 stars
Judy - 3.5 stars
John - 3.5 stars
Charles - 4.0 stars

Dark, Purple-Red.  Stained legs.  Med/Low contrast.

Sweet and fruity on the nose.  Slight alcohol presence.

Concentrated fruit.  Fruit Forward.

Held up in a taste taste with the Darioush.