{"product_id":"orin-swift-cellars-lusine-santa-rita-hills-pinot-noir-2019","title":"Orin Swift Cellars, L’usine Santa Rita Hills Pinot Noir, 2019","description":"\u003cp\u003eOrin Swift Cellars’ L’Usine Santa Rita Hills Pinot Noir 2019 is a bold, characterful interpretation of California Pinot Noir from one of the region’s most distinctive modern winemakers, Dave Phinney. Combining the cool-climate freshness of Santa Rita Hills with his signature intensity and polished style, it offers both power and elegance in the glass.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDeep ruby in colour, this Pinot Noir opens with a complex and expressive nose of wild berries, dark cherries, forest floor and layered spice. The aromatics are vivid and inviting, with a sense of depth that hints at the wine’s concentration.\n\nOn the palate, it is silky, concentrated and beautifully layered, with fresh acidity balancing ripe fruit and giving the wine shape and energy. The finish is long and structured, and while it is already highly enjoyable now, it also has the backbone to evolve gracefully over the next few years.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eL’Usine comes from Santa Rita Hills in Santa Barbara County, a cool coastal appellation shaped by marine fog and ocean breezes that help preserve acidity and aromatic precision in Pinot Noir. These conditions encourage a slower ripening cycle, allowing the fruit to develop depth while retaining freshness and structure. The vinification reflects a modern, fruit-driven style designed to showcase both richness and finesse.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood \u0026amp; Serving\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eServe this Pinot Noir slightly chilled, ideally around 15–16°C, with no decanting required unless you want to open it up a little in advance. It pairs beautifully with poultry, duck, grilled light meats, roast salmon, and earthy dishes such as mushroom risotto or truffle pasta.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOrin Swift Cellars was founded by Dave Phinney, one of California’s most influential contemporary winemakers, known for crafting expressive, high-impact wines with strong visual identity. Best known for iconic labels such as The Prisoner, Phinney has built a reputation for blending bold style with broad appeal, and Orin Swift has become a benchmark for modern premium California wine.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Orin Swift Cellars","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54255799927121,"sku":"OS-485419","price":81.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0874\/0614\/9969\/files\/485419_6f2a0b20-ea60-48f5-b0d3-150662fe89bd.png?v=1783461834","url":"https:\/\/bottlehero.com\/products\/orin-swift-cellars-lusine-santa-rita-hills-pinot-noir-2019","provider":"Bottle Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}