A blend of 80% Grenache, 12% Syrah, and 8% Carignan that spent 18 months in 30% new French oak, the 2010 Orin Swift Vin de Pays des Côtes Catalanes D66 is decidedly ripe and mineral-laced, with loads of baked cherry, cinnamon stick, scorched earth, roasted herbs, and chocolate like aromas and flavors. Starting out completely closed and unyielding, it opens up over the evening and gains additional freshness, as well a rocking texture, excellent concentration, and chewy, rustic tannin (that has a touch of bitterness) that emerge on the finish. Playing in the ripe, rugged, yet mouth filling and rich style, it will not be for everyone, yet it is certainly well done and had me pouring another glass.