From November 12, 2025 6:00 pm until November 12, 2025 10:00 pm
At Sip Wine bar
Categories: Wine Tastings

Papillon Red Blend
Blank Stare Sauvignon Blanc
Abstract Red Blend
Eight Years in the Desert Zinfandel Blend
Machete Petite Sirah
Palermo Napa Valley Cabernet
Slander Pinot Noir
Advice From John Merlot
Additional food and drink are available for purchase. Adults 21+ only. Registration required. Daily Food Specials not available during events
Maximum number of registrants is set at 75.
Cost $35 per person
DAVE PHINNEY,
WINEMAKER, CREATIVE DIRECTOR &
FOUNDER OF ORIN SWIFT CELLARS
Dave Phinney, the creative force behind
Orin Swift Cellars, has been breaking con-
ventions in winemaking for over 20 years,
creating renowned wines like 8 Years in the
Desert and Mercury Head. He’s also the
creative force behind the breakthrough
labels and newly opened tasting room in
St. Helena. He’s made a name for himself
for both quality and originality.
Growing up, Dave was equally inspired in
museums and skateparks. His interest in
wine was sparked as a college student
traveling in Europe. Back home in California,
his passion led him to a job harvesting
grapes, which slowly grew across the
entire wine production process.
Orin Swift is named after his parents,
combining his father’s middle name, Orin,
and his mother’s maiden name, Swift.
Dave’s vineyard-first approach sources
quality California fruit, producing bold
wines like Zinfandel blends and Napa
Cabernet Sauvignon.
In the Orin Swift tasting room, Dave has
created an immersive experience, incorpo-
rating highly considered design details.
Outside work, he travels with his family,
gathering inspiration for future labels.
“THERE’S A SOUL TO
THIS BUSINESS. THAT
SOUL ISN’T JUST
FROM THE PEOPLE
WHO MAKE WINE;
IT’S EVERYONE WHO
LOVES WINES THAT
MAKE THEM FEEL
SOMETHING.”
