Napa Valley Winery
Orin Swift Cellars opened their doors 10 years ago and invited old and new friends to join us for a drink. In 2024 we’re excited to invite you next door as we open our expanded and reimagined tasting experience building on all that we’ve learned from the past decade. In a historic bank building in downtown St. Helena, we’ve designed a space to bring you into our world. Thoughtful details and raw materials compliment four new tasting experiences: Rock, Paper, Scissors, and The Vault. From casual to curated, our new tasting room is the perfect introduction to OSC, and the only place for ride-or-die fans to enjoy personalized deep dives.
Who is ‘Orin Swift’?
Orin Swift is not a person. The name comes from Dave’s father’s middle name, Orin, and his mother’s maiden name, Swift.
Who is Dave Phinney?
Dave Phinney is a person. He’s our founder, winemaker, creative director, and artistic force behind every bottle we produce. Check out his recent profile in Wine Spectator.
When was Orin Swift created?
Orin Swift was established in 1998.
How did Orin Swift come to be? + get into winemaking?
Though Dave grew up in California, it was in Italy where his obsession began. In 1995, what was originally billed as a semester studying abroad, turned into an immersion on all aspects of wine. By 1997, Dave was all in and landed his winery job at Robert Mondavi as a temporary harvest worker. He learned a lot, including that he wanted to make his own wine. The next year, with two tons of zinfandel and not much else, Orin Swift Cellars was born.
Experiences
Rock
Let us introduce ourselves. Join us for standing tasting as we walk through a diverse range of wines that have come to define the Orin Swift style.
45 min • DAILY
Public Pricing $45 pp
MR Member $35 pp (+4 guests • 4/yr)
EQ Member $35 pp (+8 guest • 8/yr)
Paper
Take a seat, you’re in for a ride. This tasting goes deep on our most artistically crafted wines and the stories that inspired their creation. From labels to liquid, this is the perfect way to experience the world of Orin Swift.
90 MIN. • DAILY
Public Pricing $60 pp
MR Member $50 pp (+4 guests • 2/yr)
EQ Member $50 pp (+4 guests • 4/yr)
Scissors
Hard to find, impossible to forget. Hidden away from the main tasting room, this intimate space provides you and your party a private opportunity to indulge in extremely rare, limited production Orin Swift wines crafted exclusively for Scissors. These are the most ambitious wines we’ve ever made. Unique labels, untold stories and unexpected experiences all designed for our biggest fans and most discerning wine lovers.
*Please note, due to the highly personalized experience, reservations are required.
SEATING TIMES • 10 AM, 1 PM & 3:15 PM
120 MIN.
Public Pricing $125 pp
Member Pricing $110 pp
The Vault
In its first life, the vault used to hold the bank’s most valuable assets. In this experience, we invite you to explore a variety of perfectly aged magnums or library selections (sometimes both). Take your time and immerse yourself in the space as you savor some of our greatest hits and most beloved bottles.
90 MIN. • FRI–SUN
Public Pricing $80 pp
MR Member $70 pp
EQ Member $70 pp (+2 guests • 2/yr)
Reach Out
OPEN DAILY
10AM-5PM
Phone-In Reservations: 707-968-3342
Email Reservations: [email protected]