COLOUR
White
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2022
GRAPE
Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Muscat
PRODUCER
Orin Swift Cellars
REGION
California
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Orin Swift Cellars, founded in 1998 by Dave Phinney, is renowned for creating bold, expressive wines with highly artistic and provocative packaging. Based in California, the winery is famous for sourcing premium fruit from diverse, high-quality vineyards across the state. The 'Mannequin' label features a striking photograph of vintage fashion mannequins by LA-based photographer Greg Gorman. This artwork serves as a visual metaphor for the evolution of California Chardonnay, moving away from one-dimensional styles toward a more complex, structured, and multi-layered presentation.
ALCOHOL
15.0%
AVG. PRICE
€52
STYLE
Classic
VEGAN
NO
SULPHITES
YES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
10-12°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
The striking label features a photograph of vintage mannequins taken by the famous Los Angeles photographer Greg Gorman.
Fact 02
Winemaker Dave Phinney blends tiny amounts of Sauvignon Blanc and Muscat to elevate the wine's aromatic complexity.
Fact 03
The name Orin Swift honors the founder's family, combining his father's middle name (Orin) and his mother's maiden name (Swift).
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The 2022 Mannequin is crafted using fruit sourced from cool-climate California vineyards, including the legendary Bien Nacido and Rancho Real in the Santa Maria Valley, and Laguna Ranch in the Russian River Valley. The winemaking process focuses on building texture and complexity. The wine undergoes 100% barrel fermentation and is aged for 9 months on its fine lees (sur lie) in French oak barrels, of which 27% is new. Regular stirring of the lees (bâtonnage) is employed during maturation to enhance the wine's creamy mouthfeel, weight, and structural integration before final blending and bottling.
