Orin Swift Machete

Machete from Orin Swift is not a typical wine. It exudes a powerful punch with a lingering delicacy, a dichotomy of sorts. Machete combines the richest and most flavourful Petite Sirah, Grenache and Syrah from vineyards across California.

• A black inky core with a luminous neon purple rim
• Machete opens with aromas of dark plum, violet, crushed gravel, black pepper and a touch of clove
• Flooding the palate with notes of blueberry, chocolate covered espresso bean and a reduction of blackberry
• A marbled leather texture accompanies the prolonged tannic finish with energetic acidity

Pair Orin Swift Machete with rich meat and savoury dishes containing caramelised onions or fruit.

The baddest wine of them all, Machete takes no prisoners. It is in your face aromatically, punching your mouth from within. The tannins remind you what it’s like to feel, and the ink will put a smile on your face.

Their simple goal with Machete was to elevate Petite Sirah to the main stage and let it express its own attitude. Robust, dominant and unapologetic, the wine creates its own gravity, pulling all towards it.

Sourced from across California, the wine is made up of Stagecoach, Dark Horse, Alder Springs, Summer wind, Frei Ranch and Korte Ranch fruit, among others.

Curious about the journey that led to the creation of this wine? Read The Story Behind Orin Swift Labels & Wines.