Orin SwiftMercury Head 2022

Product code: 21377
£140.00 inc VAT
USA
Red Wine from
California, USA
Country
Country: USA
Region
Region: California
Sub-Region
Sub-Region: Napa Valley
Type
Type: Red Wine
Winery
Winery: Orin Swift
Alcohol
Alcohol: 16.00%
Volume
Volume: 750 ml
Grape
Grape: Cabernet Sauvignon
Grape: 100% Cabernet Sauvignon
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Country
Country: USA
Region
Region: California
Sub-Region
Sub-Region: Napa Valley
Type
Type: Red Wine
Winery
Winery: Orin Swift
Alcohol
Alcohol: 16.00%
Volume
Volume: 750 ml
Grape
Grape: Cabernet Sauvignon
Grape: 100% Cabernet Sauvignon

Taste Profile

Light
Bold
Smooth
Tannic
Dry
Sweet
Soft
Acidic

Tasting Note

A familiar nose of pedigree, the wine opens with aromatics of ripe raspberry, blackcurrant, cigar box and a hint of fresh sandalwood shavings and Herbs de Provence—mysteriously intriguing at first but evolving into a thoroughbred with time and air. Dense and layered on the palate, an immediate note of mixed berry strudel topped with fresh cream, fresh black raspberry and soft tannins akin to baking chocolate transition to a finish of both nuance and concentration. Still young, the wine will continue to evolve gracefully while retaining its luscious quality and classic Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon nature.

Product Notes

Orin Swift Mercury Head is a bold and complex red wine that is an excellent representation of the Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon. The wine is named after the Roman god Mercury, who was the messenger of the gods and the patron of travelers and merchants, symbolizing the wine's ability to transport the drinker on a journey of the senses. The wine is characterized by its intense aromas of black cherry, cassis, espresso, and chocolate, which fuse with the flavors of vanilla, tobacco, and dark fruit. The tannins are well-structured and smooth, leading to a long and luscious finish. Overall, Orin Swift Mercury Head is a luxurious wine that is perfect for special occasions and deserving of a place in any wine collector's cellar.

About the Winery

Orin Swift

The history and venture of Orin Swift date back to as late as 1995 and begins with winemaker David Swift Phinney. David had been involved in the winemaking business for a long time, working in renowned wineries of the Napa Valley region. The experience and know-how he gained from his hands-on job at these places, including Whitehall Lane and Robert Mondavi Winery, helped him significantly later on to manage Orin Swift. Even as a student, he took up a friend’s offer and visited Florence, Italy. There, he got introduced to the wonders of wine. He also learnt the methods and practices of winemaking, getting him hooked. 

https://www.orinswift.com

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