Category: | Red Wines |
Sub-Category: | Red Wines |
Producer: | Orin Swift |
Label Name: | Napa Valley Papillon (Bordeaux Blend) |
Vintage: | 2022 |
Country: | United States |
Region: | Napa Valley, California |
Volume: | 1500ml |
ABV: | 15.4% |
Grape(s): | 71% Cabernet Sauvignon, 7% Malbec, 7% Syrah, 6% Cabernet Franc, 5% Petit Verdot, 4% Merlot |
Acidity: | 3 |
Tannins: | 4 |
Sweetness: | 1 |
Body: | 5 |
Length: | 4 |
Aroma Intensity: | 4 |
Best Temperature: | 16-18°C |
Awards/Ratings
Decanter 94 (Jonathan Cristaldi) ; Wine Advocate 91 (Joe Czerwinski)
Tasting Note
Opaque crimson; aromas of cassis, blackberry, coastal chaparral, cedar and allspice. Palate shows cassis, pluot, blueberry and fennel with a round mid‑palate, dusty, coating tannins and a finish of BBQ tri‑tip, Madagascar vanilla and toffee.
Food Pairing
Western: grilled ribeye, BBQ tri‑tip, roasted lamb, beef short ribs, aged cheddar. Asian: Korean BBQ (galbi), char siu, Peking duck, Szechuan beef or spicy miso glazed steak.
Production Method
Proprietary Bordeaux‑style blend sourced across Napa; fermented separately by variety and aged ~13 months in French oak (≈40% new). Includes a small portion of 2021 wine in the 2022 bottling.
Vineyard Info
Orin Swift Cellars (founded by Dave Phinney) produces bold, art‑driven Napa blends; the brand was acquired by E.& J. Gallo in 2016 while Phinney continues winemaking direction.