Orin Swift
Palermo Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon
Napa Valley, California, USA
2014 showing really well right now. Astringent up front with dark currant. Nice restraint on the palate. Not overly-oaked
2014 showing really well right now. Astringent up front with dark currant. Nice restraint on the palate. Not overly-oaked
Feb 16th, 2019
Palermo from Orin Swift borrows its label, featuring a mummified Capuchin priest, from one of a series of images taken by National Geographic photographer Vincent J. Musi of 16th century Capuchin Catacombs. Four long limestone corridors underneath the Capuchin Church in Palermo, Sicily hold about 8000 mummies. After looking over the rest of Musi’s series, I’m surprised Dave Phinney didn’t create an entire line of wines using the images from this collection. Cabernet Sauvignon with small amounts of Malbec and Merlot, and all from Napa Valley. Packed with extracted dark fruit, cassis, vanilla, cedar, and chocolate, the Palermo eschews nuance in the name of hedonism.
Palermo from Orin Swift borrows its label, featuring a mummified Capuchin priest, from one of a series of images taken by National Geographic photographer Vincent J. Musi of 16th century Capuchin Catacombs. Four long limestone corridors underneath the Capuchin Church in Palermo, Sicily hold about 8000 mummies. After looking over the rest of Musi’s series, I’m surprised Dave Phinney didn’t create an entire line of wines using the images from this collection. Cabernet Sauvignon with small amounts of Malbec and Merlot, and all from Napa Valley. Packed with extracted dark fruit, cassis, vanilla, cedar, and chocolate, the Palermo eschews nuance in the name of hedonism.
Nov 1st, 2017
An OK effort which lacks depth and concentration. Good aromatics of maraschino cherries and cedar. Palette is the disappointment. It's watery in comparison to Cru or Lm Martini. It lacks complexity and finishes neutral - neither sweet or tart. This is certainly a "try before you buy" scenario. Not worth the price of entry.
An OK effort which lacks depth and concentration. Good aromatics of maraschino cherries and cedar. Palette is the disappointment. It's watery in comparison to Cru or Lm Martini. It lacks complexity and finishes neutral - neither sweet or tart. This is certainly a "try before you buy" scenario. Not worth the price of entry.
Aug 27th, 2017Had the 2014. Really nice wine. Great fruit and oak. Not as complex as I would have hoped for at this price point.
Had the 2014. Really nice wine. Great fruit and oak. Not as complex as I would have hoped for at this price point.
1 person found it helpfulApr 28th, 2017It’s good. Seems to be a bit sugary to me. There are better wines at this price point, but I do not regret trying it.
It’s good. Seems to be a bit sugary to me. There are better wines at this price point, but I do not regret trying it.
Mar 11th, 2022
Steak & wine night with friends. Drank very nicely tonight - plenty of juicy, dark fruits, baking spices, and dark chocolate shavings.
Steak & wine night with friends. Drank very nicely tonight - plenty of juicy, dark fruits, baking spices, and dark chocolate shavings.
Jan 12th, 2019
Well it is Orin Swift and it sat 15.5%
Well it is Orin Swift and it sat 15.5%
Jun 5th, 2018
Very smooth and at a great price point
Very smooth and at a great price point
Feb 17th, 2018