One day Dave Phinney went to Florence for a semester, where he fell in love with wine. Upon his return back to California, he worked in the vineyards and at the Robert Mondavi winery. In 1998, his own winery, Orin Swift, named for his father's middle name and his mother's maiden name, saw the light of day. Dave himself says his first wine sucked, the second was better and the rest is history. Today, you can taste Dave's wines in our tasting package and see for yourself that the exact opposite is true today, and Dave's wines are among California's top productions.

Paso Robles is an AVA (American Viticultural Area) that was established in 1983 and is located between San Francisco and Los Angeles. Paso Robles lies just 9 miles from the Pacific Ocean and stretches up to 50 miles inland. The topography is diverse, offering a rich terroir for grape growing. Explore the region's wines, which are fun and distinctive at the same time.