Orin Swift

Mercury Head Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon

9.338 ratings
9.27 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
Susan Lin

Business Development Belmont Wine Exchange, WSET Diploma candidate

9.4

A beautifully realized wine with all elements coming together in one voluptuous yet strong Cabernet (5% is merlot). Ripe dark cherries, dark chocolate, vanilla and nutmeg with black currants are complemented by smooth, integrated tannins and a surprisingly punchy acidity. Paired excellently with marinated and grilled flank steak. 2009 vintage and one to remember!

A beautifully realized wine with all elements coming together in one voluptuous yet strong Cabernet (5% is merlot). Ripe dark cherries, dark chocolate, vanilla and nutmeg with black currants are complemented by smooth, integrated tannins and a surprisingly punchy acidity. Paired excellently with marinated and grilled flank steak. 2009 vintage and one to remember!

1 person found it helpfulJul 3rd, 2015
Matthew Marcino

One of my favorites. What a succulent wine. Incredible after a 2 hour decant. Tight up front, but after time, juice, bold but not too heavy

One of my favorites. What a succulent wine. Incredible after a 2 hour decant. Tight up front, but after time, juice, bold but not too heavy

Oct 5th, 2015
Matthew Marcino

one of my favorites.

one of my favorites.

Mar 15th, 2014
Matthew Marcino

so after a long 2013 I open a 2009 Mercury Head by Orin Swift. Wow..

so after a long 2013 I open a 2009 Mercury Head by Orin Swift. Wow..

Nov 27th, 2013
Henry Fuseler

12:2023. Nice bold Napa Can from Orin Swift. Full of flavor and drank well.

12:2023. Nice bold Napa Can from Orin Swift. Full of flavor and drank well.

Dec 9th, 2023
Jon Hoke

Christmas Eve with kids

Christmas Eve with kids

Dec 25th, 2017
Jay Conway

Superb wine. Baking spices and leather behind bold fruit. Complex & silky smooth. Perfect with cheese and cured meat.

Superb wine. Baking spices and leather behind bold fruit. Complex & silky smooth. Perfect with cheese and cured meat.

Nov 27th, 2017
Chris Price

Big, bold and juicy. High tannins. Dave Phinney strikes again!!!

Big, bold and juicy. High tannins. Dave Phinney strikes again!!!

Feb 5th, 2016
Justin Hansohn

There is so much packed into this bottle that it's muddy. I'm pretty sure this style just isn't my bag. I also eat burgers and steaks about once a month maximum. If that's your thing on the daily you'd probably like this. Nevertheless I was surprised that underneath a whole lot of sun, wood, and hype, was a juicy freshness still supporting it, but Jesus this is just too much. Even the the chateauneuf I had next to it seemed dainty and elegant in comparison. Really tho, this review is my OPINION, take it with a grain of salt.

There is so much packed into this bottle that it's muddy. I'm pretty sure this style just isn't my bag. I also eat burgers and steaks about once a month maximum. If that's your thing on the daily you'd probably like this. Nevertheless I was surprised that underneath a whole lot of sun, wood, and hype, was a juicy freshness still supporting it, but Jesus this is just too much. Even the the chateauneuf I had next to it seemed dainty and elegant in comparison. Really tho, this review is my OPINION, take it with a grain of salt.

Mar 4th, 2015
Jennifer Murray

Great wine. Full bodied and mellow. How I remember Orin Swift wines uses to be:)

Great wine. Full bodied and mellow. How I remember Orin Swift wines uses to be:)

Jul 12th, 2014