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Orin Swift Mercury Head Cabernet Sauvignon 750 ml

Orin Swift Mercury Head Cabernet Sauvignon 750 ml

750ml | 16.1 ABV

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Rating from the experts

93 WA 2017

Deep garnet-purple colored, the 2017 Cabernet Sauvignon Mercury Head (aged for 15 months in oak, 51% new) delivers classic notes of warm cassis, plum preserves and mulberries with hints of cigar box, dried bay leaves, pencil lead and truffles. The full-bodied, densely packed, full-throttle palate has a solid structure of firm tannins and oodles for freshness supporting the muscular black fruits, finishing long and savory. Rating: 93+

95 WA 2019

A barrel selection of the winery's best Cabernet, the backbone of the 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon Mercury Head comes from three vineyards: Stagecoach, Morisoli and Taplin-Lewelling. It's roughly similar in new-oak content to the rest of the Orin Swift wines, coming in at 43% new, enough to imprint hints of cedar on the cherry and cassis fruit. Full-bodied and silky, it's big, rich and concentrated, without being heavy, while finishing long and mouthwatering, with softly dusty tannins and a hint of warmth.

96 WA 2018

The 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon Mercury Head has a deep garnet-purple color and needs a little swirling to unlock classic notes of ripe blackcurrants, warm plums and cedar chest with hints of wild sage, violets, Sichuan pepper and fallen leaves. The full-bodied palate has firm and grainy tannins with a lively backbone and tightly knit black fruits, finishing long and savory. 6,717 cases were made.

Product details

  • Size 750ml
  • ABV 16.1%
  • Country United States
  • Region California
  • SKU 134937

Description

2019  95 Wine Advocate
2018  96 Wine Advocate
2017  93 Wine Spectator

Deep garnet color; delivers classic nots of cassis, plum and bay leaf; full bodied with a full throttle palate; solid structure; finishing long and savory

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