ORIN SWIFT PALERMO NAPA CABERNET 750ML

Orin Swift Palermo Napa Cabernet is a bold, modern Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon from Orin Swift Cellars, crafted in the signature expressive, fruit‑driven style the winery is known for. It is one of Orin Swift’s most popular single‑varietal Cabernet Sauvignon bottlings.

Wine Style & Region

1. Varietal: Cabernet Sauvignon (often with small additions of Merlot or Cabernet Franc in some vintages)
2. Region: Napa Valley, California, USA — a top Cabernet producing region renowned for rich, structured red wines.
3. Alcohol: Around 15% ABV (varies slightly by vintage)
4. Oak Aging: Typically aged in French oak barrels for about 11–12 months with a portion of new oak to add texture and complexity.

Tasting Profile

Appearance: Deep garnet red with intensity in color.

Aroma:

Ripe dark fruits such as blackcurrant, blackberry, raspberry, alongside cedar, graphite, and cola‑like spice. Some vintages show hints of star anise and black tea on the nose.

Palate:

Full‑bodied and plush with concentrated dark fruit flavors (blackberry, cassis, boysenberry), notes of dark chocolate, licorice, and toasted oak. There can also be savory spice elements like bay leaf or black pepper.

Finish:

Long and velvety, with rich tannins and lingering dark fruit and spice.

Style & Character

Palermo is made to be rich, intense, and approachable — fruit‑forward but with enough structure to balance the power. It reflects classic Napa Cabernet traits of bold fruit and oak integration while remaining smooth and round.

Food Pairing

Pairs well with:

1. Grilled steak or beef tenderloin
2. Lamb with rosemary and herbs
3. Mushroom risotto
4. Aged cheeses like cheddar or gouda