Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Orin Swift
Label Name:
 
Mercury Head Cabernet Sauvignon
Vintage:
 
2019
Country:
 
United States
Region:
 
Napa Valley
Volume:
 
1500ml
ABV:
 
16.1%
Grape(s):
 
Cabernet Sauvignon
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
3
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
5
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
5
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Wine Advocate 95 points; Wine Spectator 93 points; James Suckling 93 points (professional reviews and scores)

Tasting Note
Concentrated cassis, blackberry and raspberry preserves with rhubarb, toffee, black tea, licorice and chocolate-covered espresso bean; ultra-soft dusty tannins and a long, lingering finish.

Food Pairing
Western: grilled ribeye, roast lamb, braised short ribs, aged cheddar. Asian: Korean BBQ (bulgogi), Cantonese char siu, Sichuan pepper beef, braised beef with black bean sauce.

Production Method
Fermented as a barrel selection and aged in French oak (2019: 13 months, 43% new) to build structure and polish tannins.

Vineyard Info
Orin Swift (founded by Dave Phinney) produces Mercury Head as a Napa barrel selection from top sites (Stagecoach, Morisoli, Taplin‑Lewelling); brand sold to Gallo in 2016.