2022 Orin Swift Mercury Head Cabernet Sauvignon 1.5 Liter

Orin Swift’s 2022 Mercury Head Cabernet Sauvignon in the 1.5L magnum format is bold, concentrated Napa Valley Cabernet at its most expressive. The wine opens with dense aromas of blackberry compote, cassis, licorice, and graphite, layered with subtle lavender and cedar. The palate is powerful and full-bodied, showing black cherry, dark chocolate, espresso, and polished tannins that frame a long, structured finish. The magnum format underscores its age-worthiness, offering a slower, more elegant evolution over time.

Score

95 points, James Suckling.