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Dave Phinney, Founder Of Orin Swift Cellars @ The Wine House

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    Mon, April 30, 2018 (7:15 PM - 9:00 PM)

The Wine House - Upstairs 2 Restaurant
2311 Cotner Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90064
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Cost: $70.00

You are cordially invited to a special evening with Dave Phinney – Founder of Orin Swift Cellars, Department 66, Locations, and Savage & Cooke Distillery!

Tasting will be held at Upstairs 2 with passed appetizers designed to complement the wines.

ORIN SWIFT
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. Deciding that if he was going to work this hard, it would eventually have to be for himself, so in 1998 he founded Orin Swift Cellars; Orin is his father’s middle name and Swift is his mother’s maiden name. He started with just two tons of zinfandel that he purchased and created The Prisoner, a legendary Zinfandel-based wine which foreshadowed the popularity of red blends today. Winemaker Dave Phinney has a knack for making delicious, stylish wines with memorable labels.

Wines being poured:
Orin Swift Cellars “Abstract” Rhone Style Red Wine California
Orin Swift Cellars “Mannequin” Chardonnay Californi
Orin Swift Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley “Mercury Head”
Orin Swift Cellars “Machete” Red Wine California
Orin Swift Cellars “Palermo” Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley
Orin Swift “Papillon” Red Wine Napa Valley
Orin Swift Cellars “Blank Stare” Sauvignon Blanc Russian River Valley
Orin Swift Cellars “Slander” Pinot Noir California

DEPARTMENT 66
Department 66 was founded in 2008 after winemaker David Phinney made an impromptu visit to the small village of Maury – part of the Roussillon region of Southern France-to visit friends. He quickly fell in love with the village, its people, and its wine. Almost immediately, he purchased just under forty acres of old vine Grenache and made Maury his second home. In the spring of 2009, Phinney began construction on a custom winery, resulting in full control over the wine production process. Today, Phinney owns over three hundred acres of vineyards in Maury, France with a focus on Grenache based blends.

Wines being poured:
Department 66 “Fragile” Rose Vins de Pay des Cotes Catalanes
Department 66 “Others” Vins de Pay des Cotes Catalanes
Department 66 “D66” Vins de Pay des Cotes Catalanes

LOCATIONS
Locations is an international ambition that has led Dave to Spain, France, Italy, Portugal, Corsica, Argentina, and other Locations around the globe. The vision here is to create the best possible wine that represents its Location across wine regions of the world. The intent is to make wine less complicated and remove restrictions that limit freedom and sense of expression. As such, Locations purposefully blends across appellations to produce wine removing where innovation and freedom meet on a global journey of discovery, exploring the world’s Locations through wine.

Wines being poured:
Locations by Dave Phinney “Corsica” White, France
Locations by Dave Phinney “E” Espana Red Blend, Spain (2015)

SAVAGE & COOKE
The Savage & Cooke distillery, owned by Napa Valley winemaker Dave Phinney, is located on historic Mare Island. The decision to locate the distillery on Mare Island was due to its fascinating history as a naval shipyard, the plethora of space, stunning brownstone buildings and its proximity to both the Napa Valley and San Francisco. Savage & Cooke will distill, age and bottle a range of brown spirits including Bourbon, Whiskey and Rye. Dave will craft offerings in the style that he appreciates most; complex flavors, concentration, balanced oak influence and lushness.

Spirits being poured:
Second Glance Whiskey 44% abv
Burning Chair Whiskey 44% abv

More information:
http://www.winehouse.com

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