Orin Swift Napa Valley Palermo Cabernet Sauvignon 2022

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Orin Swift
Label Name:
 
Napa Valley Palermo Cabernet Sauvignon
Vintage:
 
2022
Country:
 
United States
Region:
 
Napa Valley
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
15.2%
Grape(s):
 
Cabernet Sauvignon
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
3
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
5
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Robert Parker's Wine Advocate — 89 pts (Joe Czerwinski, Jul 2024). Wine. com customer rating ~4. 6/5. CellarTracker community ~92. Producer technicals: ALC/VOL 15. 2%, aged 12 months French oak (31% new)

Tasting Note
Dark garnet with aromas of cassis, boysenberry and ripe elderberry; savory cedar and thyme. Palate of concentrated blackberry and cassis, with licorice, black pepper and star anise; long, soft tannins and a lingering, savory finish.

Food Pairing
Western: grilled ribeye, braised short ribs, roast lamb, beef stew. Asian: Korean BBQ (galbi/bulgogi), Sichuan beef, Chinese char siu, Japanese yakiniku, Malaysian rendang.

Production Method
Fermented from Napa Valley Cabernet fruit; matured 12 months in French oak (31% new). Bottled after blending and light filtration.

Vineyard Info
Orin Swift Cellars, founded by Dave Phinney in 1998; brand acquired by E. & J. Gallo in 2016. Tasting room in St. Helena; sources fruit across Napa Valley.