2021 - Orin Swift Mercury Head Cabernet Sauvignon New Zealand rich tarts

rich tarts

Average Altitude: 40m asl

A sweet linger on the finish closes the wine with softly textured chalky tannins

Varietal: Malbec

This harvest took place following a hot summer and favorable autumn for maturation

2021 - Orin Swift Mercury Head Cabernet Sauvignon New Zealand rich tartsAn almost black, opaque garnet core sits in the glass with slow moving tears falling down the sides. Immediate aromatic notes of ripe cassis, charred ribeye, sandalwood and freshly cut oak pilfer breathe deeper for more. The first sip is a complex, layered conundrum of blackberry, black plum, fennel, licorice and dark chocolate. More sips peel back the layers to reveal a rich and balanced wine with a deep cassis core. A sweet linger on the finish