Orin Swift

Mercury Head Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon

9.3176 ratings
9.39 pro ratings
Napa Valley, California, USA
Cabernet Sauvignon
Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Pasta, Venison, Tomato-Based, Potato, Pork, Chocolate & Caramel, White Rice, Mushrooms, Beef, Lamb, Chili & Hot Spicy
Top Notes For
Rob Mondavi

Owner/President of Winemaking Folio Fine Wine Partners

9.5

The OS team strikes yet again with another very silky wine. The theme of tannin integration with wonderful dark fruit complimented by superb use of oak for mocha and vanilla bean goodness make this a hallmark gorgeous wine.

The OS team strikes yet again with another very silky wine. The theme of tannin integration with wonderful dark fruit complimented by superb use of oak for mocha and vanilla bean goodness make this a hallmark gorgeous wine.

6 people found it helpfulJun 26th, 2015
Chris Harvey

Solid but the expectation levels were super-high.

Solid but the expectation levels were super-high.

1 person found it helpfulOct 31st, 2015
Carl Fischer

Recent vintages of this wine have been met with mixed reviews, but this '08 was excellent. Pop and pour. Dark fruits, brown sugar and cocoa on the nose, this was more full-bodied than I expected. Strong bursts of cassis and blueberry combined with evident oak and fully integrated tannins and medium low-acidity. The finish was long and rich. This is drinking really well right now and I don't see it improving much with additional age so suggest drinking up in the next year or so.

Recent vintages of this wine have been met with mixed reviews, but this '08 was excellent. Pop and pour. Dark fruits, brown sugar and cocoa on the nose, this was more full-bodied than I expected. Strong bursts of cassis and blueberry combined with evident oak and fully integrated tannins and medium low-acidity. The finish was long and rich. This is drinking really well right now and I don't see it improving much with additional age so suggest drinking up in the next year or so.

May 14th, 2017
Martin G Rivard

Incredible wine!

Incredible wine!

Jun 6th, 2016
Nerida Figueredo

At Mariano Rodriguez

At Mariano Rodriguez

May 18th, 2023
Tim Merritt

Bold favor and deep color

Bold favor and deep color

Sep 4th, 2022
Chris Ilias

Lots of dried, black fruit on the palate and leather on the nose. Fruity and dry.

Lots of dried, black fruit on the palate and leather on the nose. Fruity and dry.

Jun 6th, 2022
KA
9.4

En Magnum

En Magnum

Jan 10th, 2022
Brian

Ok, she got me to do Orin Swift tonight. Mercury Head. A lot of fruit. A lot of structur. Mild nose with a hint of fruit. Moderate tannin, but not overbearing. Heavier weight mouth feel. Nice finish. - we did BYOB

Ok, she got me to do Orin Swift tonight. Mercury Head. A lot of fruit. A lot of structur. Mild nose with a hint of fruit. Moderate tannin, but not overbearing. Heavier weight mouth feel. Nice finish. - we did BYOB

Oct 23rd, 2020
Christina Turner

Worth it. Round and full in the mouth. But drinks lightly. Great with short ribs and asparagus.

Worth it. Round and full in the mouth. But drinks lightly. Great with short ribs and asparagus.

May 1st, 2020