Orin Swift 2022 'Mercury Head' Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley new arrivals a symphony of flavors unfolds

a symphony of flavors unfolds

The palate is supple and polished with a seamless integration of fruit and tannin

The final aromatics to reveal themselves are cigar box and wet gravel

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Orin Swift 2022 'Mercury Head' Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley new arrivals a symphony of flavors unfoldsAn 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