Traditionally, Palermo included wine that didn't make it into Mercury Head or Papillon, but winemaker Dave Phinney now buys some fruit specifically targeted for this bottling. The 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon Palermo - a blend of estate-grown and purchased fruit aged 11 months in 34% new oak - includes small proportions of Merlot and Malbec. Offering up cherries, cassis and slightly earthy scents, plus hints of cinnamon and nutmeg on the nose, it's full-bodied and nicely balanced, with its firmness matched by softness. It's just a nice drink overall. Drink date: 2023-2033. Score - 90. (Joe Czerwinski, robertparker.com, May 4, 2023)
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Release DateOctober 21, 2023
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Alcohol/Vol15.5%
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Made InCalifornia, United States
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ByOrin Swift
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Sugar Content
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VarietalCabernet Sauvignon