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2015 Orin Swift Cabernet Sauvignon Mercury Head
Cabernet Sauvignon
- USA
- California
- Napa Valley
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Community Tasting Notes 36
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vandal16 wrote: 93 points
April 14, 2024 - Deep ruby/purple color. Aromas of ripe black fruit with hints of lavender, smoked meat and graphite. The palate is full of intense black berry/currant/plum fruit with notes of dark chocolate, tobacco and roasted meat. Very earthy, savory and lengthy finish. Velvety (Merlot-like) texture and dusty tannins. Extremely well balanced. Outstanding!
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llindahl Likes this wine: 94 points
January 27, 2024 - Big wine with lots of everything. Dark red fruit and vanilla on the nose, dark fruit on the palate, tannins present but refined. Awesome!
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RickSanchez Likes this wine: 95 points
December 25, 2023 - This was great. Brooding dark fruit, dark chocolate, subtle lavandin on the nose. Dark cherry, blackberry jam, and subtle herbaceous on the palate. This paired well with cab/cola braised short ribs. All really enjoyed.
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pdxwinefan wrote:
December 24, 2023 - A lot of alcohol. Went well with Christmas fudge. Cocoa, dark fruit, light acidity. Really big wine.
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jcampano Likes this wine: 94 points
October 7, 2023 - Very good wine with the potential to reach 96 points with more time in the bottle. Aromatics we’re of ripe black fruit, dark chocolate, anise and graphite. After a 2-hour decant, it was still a bit tight upon first sip. Paired with a buttery Ruth’s Chris steak, it opened up nicely with flavors of black cherry, raspberry and grippy tannins.
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Wine Definition
- Vintage 2015
- Type Red
- Producer Orin Swift
- Varietal Cabernet Sauvignon
- Designation Mercury Head
- Vineyard n/a
- Country USA
- Region California
- SubRegion Napa Valley
- Appellation Napa Valley
- UPC Codes 000004960553, 083085210182, 2100000036561, 8033315730111, 843291012655
Community Holdings
- Pending Delivery 16 (0%)
- In Cellars 2,360 (66%)
- Consumed 1,187 (33%)
Food Pairing
No food pairings available.
Who Likes This Wine
100% Like It 39 votes
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- ProducerOrin Swift
- VarietyCabernet Sauvignon
- CountryUSA
- RegionCalifornia
- SubRegionNapa Valley
- AppellationNapa Valley
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