8 YEARS IN

THE DESERT,

EDITION 2

EXCLUSIVE 8 PACK.

LIMITED EDITION. NO RESTOCK.

8 BOTTLES x 750ML

Orders will ship on Monday, October 5.

THE EPIC CONTINUES WITH A NEW STORY, FILM, AND WINE

 

THE STORY

In 2016, we released the first ever 8-pack of Eight Years in the Desert— Orin Swift’s return to producing Zinfandel with a celebratory set of eight different hand-applied labels. Eventually those labels became tied to each successive vintage over the following eight years. But it always begged the question, “What happens next?”

The easy thing would have been to just pick our favorite and run with it. But, you know we never pick the easy way. So Dave Phinney designed eight entirely new labels, labels 9-16, introducing Edition 2 of Eight Years in the Desert to the world.

This limited edition collectible 8-pack features all eight new labels, a Reserve tier wine from the absolute pinnacle of winegrowing in the Napa Valley, a custom linen box and a surprise gift that ties directly to the story. Here’s to another Eight Years in the Desert.

A polaroid of the new labels of 8 Years in the Desert bottle line up on a film strip.

THE COLLECTOR’S SET

To launch 8 Years in the Desert Edition 2, we’ve put together a limited number of Collector’s Sets that include all eight new labels by Dave Phinney.

Outside of this set, the labels will be released as individual vintages over the next eight years, beginning in 2027.

A close up of 8 Years in the Desert Labels 9-12

A close up of 8 Years in the Desert Edition 2 Labels 13-16

THE ART

Translating the emotions, attitude, and style across mediums — from story, to film, to wine — is a unique creative act. Dave’s been perfecting it for years.

Building on the iconic artwork of the first edition, the new labels feature striking photography of a burning cactus (a central character in the new story), in a mixed medium collage that has come to define the look of 8 Years. The deconstructed fragments of the story feel like a memory — vivid overlapping details that evoke a feeling more than a narrative.

A film strip from 8 Years in the Desert short film

THE FILM

This story began 8 years ago with a film. Edition 2 returns with another. Based on a short story by Dave Phinney, and shot under the Arizona sun, the film continues the anthology with a couple, a car, a cactus, and a questionable decision. Debuting in 2027.

Behind-the-scenes with Dave Phinney of his 8 Years in the Desert Short Film.

Actor and film crew on set of the 8 Years in the Desert short film.

WINEMAKER’S NOTES

The 2025 Eight Years in the Desert Reserve has an intense, dark violet core with a vibrant rim. From the first encounter, the nose presents blackberry jam, boysenberry puree, brambly raspberry and a pleasing note of toffee. Energetic on the palate, hints of ripe pluot, raspberry crunch, and more blue fruits develop. Scrumptious throughout, the wine closes with vitality, a touch of black and purple fruit and a rounded, lengthy finish.

Only available in the Collector’s Set.

A side-by-side look at Label 9 of the 8 Years in the Desert Edition 2 collection.

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