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Cheers! from the Duke of Bourbon
The Duke is pleased to offer Dave Phinny's sixth vintage of the sensational Orin Swift Cellars Mercury Head Cabernet Sauvignon.This 2006 Mercury Head is a stunner, to say the least. Those of you who have tasted previous vintages of Mercury Head should not need to be reminded of how truly great the wine is. The color is deep purple, almost black, with the aroma of wild berry. It is drinking quite well right now, but could benefit from short-term cellaring from six months to as long as ten years. The name Mercury Head refers to the Liberty dime from Dave Phinney's extensive coin collection that is embedded on the bottle. What a handsome Package! Phinney is an extraordinary winemaker who is quick to give credit to his growers:
"The truth is - Cabernet Sauvignon is one of the easier varieties to grow as well as make. The old saying, "great Cabernet Sauvignon makes itself," is really true. You've got to start with the grapes though. We are blessed to buy Cabernet from a handful of great people who are also great farmers who farm great vineyards. So this year, I'll leave out the adjectives and descriptors and thank a couple of those growers by name. I've learned a lot from these guys, and I'm proud to count them as friends.
- Thanks, Gary! (Gary Morisoli - Morisoli Vineyard, Rutherford)
- Thanks, Doug! (Doug Wight - Taplin/Lewelling, St. Helena)
The 2006 Mercury Head is 100% Cabernet Sauvignon and entirely from these two vineyard sites. " The Duke has this very limited gem for you priced at $75.00 per bottle or, $450.00 per six-pack. Try all four of Dave Phinney's fabulous wines, three each of 2006 Mercury Head, 2005 Papillon, 2007 Saldo and 2007 The Prisoner, for $579.00 for the 12-pack! You won't be sorry. Call the Duke today!!
Note: Prices are good while our supplies last and we reserve the right to change them at any time without notice.
Think of fine wine! Think of the Duke!

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