Orin Swift Palermo Cabernet Sauvignon 2021
- we93
- wa90
Category | Red Wine |
Varietal | |
Brand | Orin Swift |
Origin | California, Napa Valley |
Alcohol/vol | 15.2% |
"Traditionally, Palermo included wine that didn't make it into Mercury Head or Papillon, but winemaker Dave Phinney now buys some fruit specifically targeted for this bottling. The 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon Palermo—a blend of estate-grown and purchased fruit aged 11 months in 34% new oak—includes small proportions of Merlot and Malbec. Offering up cherries, cassis and slightly earthy scents, plus hints of cinnamon and nutmeg on the nose, it's full-bodied and nicely balanced, with its firmness matched by softness. It's just a nice drink overall." Joe Czerwinski Robert Parker's Wine Advocate 90 points Drink 2023-33
Wine Enthusiast
- we93
A luscious, dark-berry center is surrounded by plush tannins and a full body in this broad, rather tannic but soothing wine. Dark chocolate, cocoa and baked blueberries give a lot of mouth filling satisfaction as you sip.
Wine Advocate
- wa90
Traditionally, Palermo included wine that didn't make it into Mercury Head or Papillon, but winemaker Dave Phinney now buys some fruit specifically targeted for this bottling. The 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon Palermo-a blend of estate-grown and purchased fruit aged 11 months in 34% new oak-includes small proportions of Merlot and Malbec. Offering up cherries, cassis and slightly earthy scents, plus hints of cinnamon and nutmeg on the nose, it's full-bodied and nicely balanced, with its firmness matched by softness. It's just a nice drink overall.