Orin Swift Papillon Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2015

$64.99

New release of Orin Swift's Papillon Cabernet has arrived! Fast becoming a cult classic, grab a few bottles before it goes away. 94 Points Robert Parker:  "The Bordeaux Proprietary Blend Papillion (15,748 cases) was aged 16 months in 40% new French oak. Fairly priced for what the consumer gets, this blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot, Malbec and Cabernet Franc (15.1% alcohol) exhibits notes of forest floor, graphite, blackcurrant, blackberry fruit and spring flowers followed by a full-bodied, unctuously textured, deep, rich pure wine to drink over the next 10-15+ years." Orin Swift Cellars is best known for The Prisoner Zinfandel blend, one of our most popular wines the last few years. Winemaker Dave Phinney has turned his midas touch at creating delicious blends to produce the third vintage of Papillon, a stunning bordeaux-blend from choice Napa Valley vineyards in Howell Mountain, Rutherford, Oakville and St. Helena.  60% Cabernet, 37% Merlot, and 2% Petit Verdot, and 1% Malbec.  A beautiful, rich young Cabernet that has been getting serious buzz in the wine world,

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Red Wine
Napa Valley, California, USA
Petit Verdot, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Malbec, Cabernet Sauvignon
750ml
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Ron R Delectable Pro

Brief notes. Very well done. Just lacking the density we like in a Napa cab. Otherwise, great.

Brief notes. Very well done. Just lacking the density we like in a Napa cab. Otherwise, great.

9.2

Ron R Delectable Pro

So, now it’s yours truly with the artsy fartsy stuff. Really loving the 15 vintage. Excellent notes of cherry jam and new oak on the nose. Palate displays black fruits, nutmeg and a hint of anise. Pappy always delivers...

So, now it’s yours truly with the artsy fartsy stuff. Really loving the 15 vintage. Excellent notes of cherry jam and new oak on the nose. Palate displays black fruits, nutmeg and a hint of anise. Pappy always delivers...

9.3

Joseph LaPanna Delectable Pro

Inky purple with a garnet rim. Expressive aromas of stewed plum, cassis and blackberries with chocolate and coffee undertones. Full throttle with black current, blackberry and blueberries mixed with intense middle eastern spices. The finish is long and meaty with a hint of smoke.

Inky purple with a garnet rim. Expressive aromas of stewed plum, cassis and blackberries with chocolate and coffee undertones. Full throttle with black current, blackberry and blueberries mixed with intense middle eastern spices. The finish is long and meaty with a hint of smoke.

9.2

Brian Thompson Delectable Pro

Sales & Marketing Krupp Brothers Winery, Stagecoach Vineyard

Still a bit young to drink. Hits you with a ton of oak, both on the nose and on the palate. After you cut through the oak, there’s a lot of heat. Dig a little deeper and you get sage and dried berries. People seem to love this wine. Me, on the other hand...

Still a bit young to drink. Hits you with a ton of oak, both on the nose and on the palate. After you cut through the oak, there’s a lot of heat. Dig a little deeper and you get sage and dried berries. People seem to love this wine. Me, on the other hand...

8.7

Aaron Rankin

Ready to rock, even a touch too ready.

Ready to rock, even a touch too ready.

9.1

Richard Davies

Lots of body. Very nice. Slight sweet edge.

Lots of body. Very nice. Slight sweet edge.

9.2

E & K G

Never fails to impress. Cassis, dark cherries followed up by come mocha then tobacco. Decanted for two hours and it was extremely smooth on the palate though it was dense and carried good weight.

Never fails to impress. Cassis, dark cherries followed up by come mocha then tobacco. Decanted for two hours and it was extremely smooth on the palate though it was dense and carried good weight.

9.2

Rufus King

Full-bodied, rich red blend (Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot) from Orin Swift in Napa, medium acid and tannin, astringent, with blackberries and a little spice (menthol?) gift from friends

Full-bodied, rich red blend (Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot) from Orin Swift in Napa, medium acid and tannin, astringent, with blackberries and a little spice (menthol?) gift from friends

9.1

ForzaMilan

Sweet and smooth . As American as apple pie

Sweet and smooth . As American as apple pie

8.7

Allyson O'Keefe

High alcohol on the nose. Lush, velvety notes of black & red currants, raspberry, dark cocoa, cherry cordial, & leather. Complex. Surprisingly low tannin; just enough to dry your mouth on the finish without punching you in the face. High acidity. Excellent red blend.

High alcohol on the nose. Lush, velvety notes of black & red currants, raspberry, dark cocoa, cherry cordial, & leather. Complex. Surprisingly low tannin; just enough to dry your mouth on the finish without punching you in the face. High acidity. Excellent red blend.

9.5
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