COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2017
GRAPE
Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Merlot, Petite Sirah, Cabernet Franc
PRODUCER
Orin Swift Cellars
REGION
California
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
High
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Palermo is a still red wine from Napa Valley, USA, produced by Orin Swift Cellars. The 2017 vintage is primarily Cabernet Sauvignon, with potential additions of Syrah, Merlot, Petite Sirah, and Cabernet Franc, reflecting a blend that aims to represent the Napa Valley appellation. The wine's distinctive label, featuring a mummified cardinal, was chosen by winemaker David Swift Phinney to symbolize power and dignity. Orin Swift Cellars, founded in 1998, is known for its opulent and bold wine styles. The 2017 growing season in Napa was notably challenging due to wildfires. Palermo is crafted to be an approachable yet age-worthy expression of Napa Cabernet Sauvignon, sourcing fruit from various sub-regions to achieve a comprehensive regional profile.
ALCOHOL
15.2%
AVG. PRICE
€70
STYLE
Classic
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
The label image is a 16th-century mummified Cardinal from Palermo, Italy.
Fact 02
Orin Swift is a combination of the founder's father's middle name and mother's maiden name.
Fact 03
Production volume estimates vary wildly, from 400 to over 14,000 cases.
Fact 04
The wine is known for its 'high-octane' style.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The 2017 Palermo is a still red wine produced in Napa Valley, USA. The winemaking process involves sourcing grapes from various sub-regions to create a representative blend, primarily of Cabernet Sauvignon. Following harvest, the wine undergoes fermentation, though specific details on vessels or yeast are not provided. It is then aged for 12 months, with 38% of the barrels being new French oak, a technique that imparts structure and complexity. The producer, Orin Swift Cellars, founded by David Swift Phinney, focuses on crafting opulent and distinctive wines that express their terroir.
