2013 Orin Swift "Papillon" Napa Valley Bordeaux Blend
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Reviewed October 2015The 2013 Papillon Proprietary Red is 100% from Napa and is a Bordeaux blend of Cabernet Sauvignon with Merlot, Petit Verdot, Malbec and Cabernet Franc. This killer wine has an inky purple color and offers notes of espresso roast intermixed with white chocolate, creme de cassis, blackberry and a touch of toasty oak. The wine was aged 16 months in French oak, of which 40% was new. Broad and opulent, with great intensity, purity and depth, this is another stunner from Dave Phinney, a.k.a. Orin Swift. (RP)
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Wine Spectator
Bordering on jammy, this is bold, rich and focused on a powerful expression of dusty black licorice and dark berry flavors, with cedar and loamy earth notes joining in. Full-bodied tannins. Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot, Malbec and Cabernet Franc. (JL)
Notes
Papillon is Orin Swift's Bordeaux-styled blend, with Cabernet Sauvignon complemented by Merlot, Petit Verdot, Malbec, and Cabernet Franc. Grapes are sourced from Napa Valley sub-appellations Oakville, Rutherford, and Howell Mountain, including top vineyards such as Stagecoach and Morisoli.
Details
| Origin | Napa Valley, California, United States |
|---|---|
| Type/Varietal | Cabernet Sauvignon and Blends |
| Alcohol Content | 15.1% |
| SKU | 1224178 |