This weeks wine of the week is Orin Swift's Palermo. We chose this wine in honor of the Halloween themed label and its dark deliciousness! Orin Swift Wines are made by the young winemaker David Phinney and are known for their bold style, as well as their edgy labels. David Phinney is best known for creating the Prisoner, which is what put him on the map. He does not actually own any vineyards, but instead sources his grapes from growers that can provide the signature style that define all his wines.
This wine has aromatics of cassis, currant, mulled dark fruits, and toasty oak in the glass. Opulent and rich, the wine explodes with concentrated flavors of black cherry, ripe boysenberry, assorted dark fruits, kirsch, and a top-note of dark roasted espresso. A persuasive mid palate persists with freshness and closes with supportive tannins that are velvety and polished.
Chad the Tie Guy's Review: This is classic Orin Swift. His signature style of super extracted, bold juicy fruit and high alcohol have earned him quite the cult following. A perfect treat to relax with after all the trick or treaters leave you alone! Pairs great with chocolate!!
Grape Varietals: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc
Wine Region: Napa Valley, California
Alcohol Content: 15.5%
White Horse Wine Color Code System: OOOOOO RICH RED WINES OOOOOO
Food Pairings: A bold juicy red like this is the perfect partner to some barbecued spare ribs with a nice light bbq sauce glaze or for a cool twist try them with a Chinese five spice rub!
Cheese Pairings:
Valedon Blue Cheese- A rich and creamy blue cheese with a nice tang
Spain $7.99 (8oz)
Moody Blue Cheese- A smoked blue cheese with a sharp flavor
Wisconsin $7.49 (8oz)
4 Year Aged Gouda- A hard aged cheese with caramel flavors
Netherlands $8.99 (8oz)
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