Orin Swift Napa Valley Palermo Cab Sauv 2021

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Orin Swift
Label Name:
 
Napa Valley Palermo Cab Sauv
Vintage:
 
2021
Country:
 
United States
Region:
 
Napa Valley, California
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
15.2%
Grape(s):
 
Cabernet Sauvignon (dominant; some lots report small Merlot & Malbec additions)
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
5
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Decanter 94, Wine Enthusiast 93, Wine Spectator 92, Robert Parker/Wine Advocate 90

Tasting Note
Dark garnet; ripe cassis, blackberry and cherry with dark chocolate, toasted cedar, bay leaf and spice. Full-bodied, plush mid-palate, fine-grained firm tannins, noticeable minerality and a supple, long finish.

Food Pairing
Grilled ribeye, roast lamb, mushroom risotto, aged cheddar; Peking duck, Korean BBQ (bulgogi), char siu, beef hot pot.

Production Method
Small-lot fermentations; aged 11 months in French and American oak (34% new). Co‑milling and careful blending to achieve balance.

Vineyard Info
Orin Swift Cellars, founded by Dave Phinney, sources premium Napa Valley fruit from multiple sites; Palermo is their Napa Valley Cabernet bottling focused on power and approachability.