Reviews & Ratings

2021 Orin Swift Cabernet Sauvignon "Mercury Head"

Winery: Orin Swift

Vintage: 2021

Wine Name/Vineyard: "Mercury Head"

Wine Category: Cabernet Sauvignon

Grape blend: 100% Cabernet Sauvignon

Bottle size: 750 ml

Region: Napa Valley

State or country: CA

Price: $175

Cases produced: unknown

KWG Score: 94 (based on 3 reviews)

Ken's Wine Rating: Excellent (96)

Review date: August 8, 2024

Wine Review: This slightly cloudy and dark ruby colored Cabernet Sauvignon from Orin Swift opens with black currant and cedar bouquet with hints of anise. On the palate, this wine is medium bodied with integrated medium plus acidity. The mouthfeel is nicely balanced, super smooth, and savory. The flavor profile is a black tea and blackberry blend with notes of graphite and black licorice. We also detected hints of black cherry. The finish is dry, and its moderate dusty tannins build-up and last for quite some time. We would pair this Cab with ribeye steak. Enjoy – Ken

Winemaker Notes: We’re very excited to bring back Mercury Head in 2021 as 100% Cabernet Sauvignon sourced from both the Stagecoach and Warnock Vineyards on Atlas Peak, the Morisoli Vineyard in Rutherford, and the Taplin Vineyard in St. Helena. It is an almost-black, opaque garnet core sits in the glass with slow-moving tears falling down the sides. Immediate aromatic notes of ripe cassis, charred ribeye, sandalwood and freshly cut oak pilfer -breathe deeper for more. The first sip is a complex, layered conundrum of blackberry, black plum, fennel, licorice, and dark chocolate. More sips peel back the layers to reveal a rich and balanced wine with a deep cassis core. A sweet linger on the finish closes the wine with softly textured chalky tannins.

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