Orin Swift Mercury Head Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon

Orin Swift Mercury Head Napa Valley Cabernet SauvignonA 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

Les Pelles Dessus

It is beautifully fragrant in classic Clonakilla style

as well as a touch of orange zest

Sweet spice and elegant oak are balanced with the fruit aromas and flavours

Critic tasting note: (2020 vintage) "Vibrant lemon

Sweet middle-palate – a Cabernet structural doughnut

and rose petal

and toasted oak entice the senses

Aromas of fresh earth and leather are matched by red berry and plum fruits

full of finesse

Bottle Size: 750ml

The 2020 vintage is adorned with a special anniversary label to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the winery