2016 Mercury Head Cabernet Sauvignon

Orin Swift Cellars - E. & J.Gallo

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95
Points
Tasting 2020

Tasting Notes

95
Tasting from 12.03.2020: Peter Moser

Deep dark ruby, opaque core, purple reflections, DELICATE rim brightening. Very attractive, intense bouquet with black fruit of blueberries, cassis and black berries, UNDERLAY/BACKGROUND by lavender and eucalyptus nuances, tobacco earthy nuances. Powerful, juicy, pronounced in fruit and vivid, round tannins, DELICATEly OF liquorice in the departure, very good length, roasting flavours in the echo.

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Category: Red Wine
Grape Variety: Cabernet Sauvignon
Vintage: 2016
Alcohol Level: 15.7%
Region
Napa Valley, United States
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Orin Swift Cellars - E. & J.Gallo

94574 Saint Helena
USA
+1 (707) 9679179
info@orinswift.com www.orinswift.com

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