Orin Swift Sign of the Times

Sign Of The Time is listed here as a United States wine from Massachusetts. The listing doesn't name a grape, color, vintage, or alcohol level, so check the label for the variety and vintage before building a menu around it. What follows is general guidance for wines of this kind, not a measured profile of this bottle. If the label shows a red, expect ripe dark fruit, moderate acidity, and a rounded, medium-to-full body, with oak showing as light spice or vanilla rather than heavy toast. Serve it at about 60 to 65°F, which is a short stay in the refrigerator before opening. Pull the cork 20 to 30 minutes ahead, or decant briefly if the wine feels tight at first. A standard red wine glass with a wide bowl gives it room to open up. Roast chicken, grilled sausages, burgers, mushroom dishes, and hard cheeses suit that style. If the label shows a white or rosé, serve it at 45 to 50°F in a medium tulip-shaped glass without decanting. Shellfish, grilled fish, salads, and soft cheeses are good matches. Most bottles in this category are made to drink within a few years of release and aren't meant for long cellaring. Unless the label or producer notes say otherwise, open it now, and store it on its side in a cool, dark place until then.