€129.95
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Described by Phinney as his "most approachable Cabernet a true representation of Napa” this has a brooding red core with a rich cardinal hued rim, the wine opens with classic Napa Cabernet Sauvignon aromatics—ripe cassis, sunburst raspberry, graphite and chaparral surrounded by a balanced frame of new oak. The bold aromatics translate onto the palate seamlessly with more cassis, red liquorice, fresh fennel and mixed berry compote. Integrated yet prominent puckering tannins finish off the wine with a touch of lingering black tea. The haunting label may look familiar, it is a chilling photo of a mummified priest wearing a red cape and a black hat known as a ‘biretta’, taken by National Geographic photographer Vincent J. Musi in a 16th century catacomb in Palermo, Sicily, after which the wine is named.ABV 15.5%
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FREE when you spend €150 +
FREE NATIONWIDE DELIVERY FOR ORDERS OF €150+
Delivery is free on all orders over €150, anywhere in Ireland. For smaller orders our standard delivery charge is only €8.95 per delivery address.
10% OFF 12 BOTTLES OF WINE OR MORE - EXCLUDES SPIRITS
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You've been asking for it, so here it is. You can now buy online and pick up at our warehouse or in-store. Will save you a tenner on smaller purchases (less than €150).
NEXT WORKING DAY DELIVERY
Delivery is usually the next working day (Mon - Fri), if ordered before 1pm, but may take up to 72 hours
The history of Orin Swift Cellars dates back to 1995 when on a lark, David Swift Phinney took a friend up on an offer and went to Florence, Italy to spend a semester “studying”. During that time, he was introduced to wine, how it was made, and got hooked. A few more years of university led to graduation and eventually a job at Robert Mondavi Winery in 1997 as a temporary harvest worker. Deciding that if he was going to work this hard, it would eventually have to be for himself, he founded Orin Swift Cellars in 1998; Orin is his father’s middle name and Swift is his mother’s maiden name. With two tons of zinfandel and not much else, he spent the next decade making wine for others as well as himself and grew the brand to what it is today.The quirky labels helped propel Orin Swift to cult status in the U.S. The labels are as important to the Orin Swift narrative as the wine inside the bottle.
| Grape type | Cabernet Sauvignon |
|---|---|
| Country/Region | USA/California |
| Goes well with | Lamb, Beef |
| Critics Review | Robert Parker - 93 Points |
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