"Mercury Head" is a moniker coined from Winged Liberty Head dimes that were struck from 1916-1945 and also serves as the wine's "front label." As a kid, winemaker Dave Phinney collected them and years later received one with some change, which prompted him to use as a unique packaging detail.

Not produced since 2009, the wine was de-classified into other programs following two particularly challenging vintages. In contrast, the 2012 harvest offered us a classic bounty and is poised to be one of the finest offerings ever made. Small berries with bright acidity and already refined tannins were in abundance from a near perfect growing season. In addition to St. Helena vineyards, Taplin and Morisoli, we incorporated fruit for the first time from The Atlas Peak AVA. This is notable in that we are in the process of planting our own vineyard nearby to be used in future releases. Always considered to be our finest Cabernet Sauvignon, the best vineyards, lots, and barrels are used for this refined and serious wine.

Saturated ruby red in complexion, the wine exudes elegance, purity and richness. Teeming with profound aromas of black raspberries, currants, cassis, cedar and rose petals, it invites the senses. The entry is lush and pure which provides shape to an ideal symmetry of dark berries, cocoa, plums, and black cherries. The flavors transition into a savory and bright mouthfeel, finishing with absolute elegance and softness.