Category: | Red Wines |
Sub-Category: | Red Wines |
Producer: | Orin Swift |
Label Name: | Napa Valley Papillon (Bordeaux Blend) |
Vintage: | 2019 |
Country: | United States |
Region: | Napa Valley, California |
Volume: | 1500ml |
ABV: | 16.1% |
Grape(s): | Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec, Merlot, Petit Verdot, Cabernet Franc |
Acidity: | 3 |
Tannins: | 4 |
Sweetness: | 1 |
Body: | 5 |
Length: | 4 |
Aroma Intensity: | 5 |
Best Temperature: | 16-18°C |
Awards/Ratings
Wine Spectator 93 (2019); Robert Parker/Wine Advocate 92 (2019); James Suckling 93 (2019)
Tasting Note
Dense, neon-crimson wine with aromas of blackberry, kirsch, coastal sage and roasted fig. Palate shows black plum, cassis, toffee, sweet vermouth and mint, finishing with ripe, firm tannins and a mildly drying, long finish.
Food Pairing
Grilled ribeye, roast lamb, beef short ribs, aged cheddar; Asian: Korean BBQ (bulgogi), char siu, teriyaki steak, Sichuan-style beef, wagyu yakiniku.
Production Method
Varietals fermented separately, blended to house style; aged 13 months in French oak (47% new) before bottling.
Vineyard Info
Produced by Orin Swift Cellars (founded by Dave Phinney). Papillon is the house Bordeaux-style Napa blend sourced from multiple premier Napa sites and released as a flagship red blend.