Machete is a limited release Petite Sirah blend from Orin Swift Winemaker Dave Phinney. Dave is the man behind 'Prisoner', as well as 'Abstract', 'Papillon', and the 'Locations' wines, to name a few. Machete was a project that he launched in 2009. He wasn't happy with the fruit designated for the Machete blend in the 2010 or 2011 vintages, so he used that juice in his other wines. In the 2012 vintage, he re-introduced Machete with a unique labeling concept. The wine is bottled with 12 different, some might say 'risque', labels, so you may not receive the one pictured here.  

The blend is comprised of Petite Sirah, Syrah, and Grenache, three varietals that Dave Phinney has used in many of his popular bottlings, and sees 10 months in French oak. In the glass, it is a deep dark bluish red color. Aromatics of ripe blackberries, mulled raspberries, and toasty oak are obvious, while flavors of crushed berries, dark fruit, chocolate, and espresso follow through on the palate. This wine is ready to be enjoyed now, or could be cellared for 5 or so years.

Who knows what future vintages will hold for this rare and limited bottling, so get yours before it's gone.