Orin Swift Papillon Bordeaux Blend

”papillon is our napa valley cabernet-based bordeaux blend-proudly consisting of all five of the varietals. Sourced from hand-picked vineyards across the various napa valley avas this vintage of papillon epitomizes the house style at orin swift-accessible powerful and complex. The label is a photograph taken by our good friend and fellow winemaker greg gorman. Winemaker’s notes an intense ink with a garnet rim the wine opens w ith powerful aromatics of cassis ripe boysenberry and chaparral with hints of graphite sage fire -roasted meats and fresh brioche. The entry floods the palate with ripe dark fruit flavors of blackberry and black cherries as well as fresh minerality and a touch of kir and creme de menthe. With traces of tannin the wine finishes with a lingering sweet licorice and a smooth acidity. Overall this vintage of papillon truly characterizes the theme bold and massive yet also delicate and complex. Maturation aged 16 months in french oak 40% new.” – orin sw