$89.00
- Stock:
- In Stock
- Product ID:
- WCG286
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Orin Swift Papillon is a bold, richly layered Bordeaux-style red blend from Napa Valley, crafted by celebrated winemaker Dave Phinney. Sourced from hand-picked vineyards across various Napa AVAs, it blends Cabernet Sauvignon with Merlot, Malbec, Cabernet Franc, and Petit Verdot, aged in French oak for over a year. The wine pours a deep crimson with a garnet rim, opening with powerful aromas of cassis, boysenberry, sage, and fire-roasted meats. On the palate, expect blackberry, black cherry, and baking spice, framed by firm, dusty tannins and a long, polished finish. Big, complex, and instantly recognizable, just like its label.
Bottle Specifications:
- Producer: Orin Swift Cellars
- Wine Name: Papillon
- Founder & Winemaker: Dave Phinney
- Region: Napa Valley, California, USA
- Bottle Size: 750ml
- Type: Bordeaux-Style Red Blend
- Grape Blend: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Malbec, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot
- Alcohol Content: Approximately 15.2% to 15.5% ABV, depending on vintage
- Body: Full-bodied, dense, and concentrated
- Wine Sweetness: Dry
- Closure: Natural Cork
- Ageing: Aged 15 to 16 months in French oak barrels (40% to 50% new oak)
- Serving Temperature: 16 to 18°C
- Decanting: Recommended for 1 to 2 hours
- Food Pairing: Prime ribeye steak, roasted lamb shank, braised short ribs, Chateaubriand, aged Gouda
- Cellaring Potential: Drinks exceptionally well now; cellar-worthy for 10 to 15 years
- Wine Rating: Wine Spectator(WS):93 Points, James Suckling: 93–95 Points
