ORIN SWIFT PAPILLON 750ML 2022
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$71.98
$84.99
Description
ORIN SWIFT PAPILLON is a 750ml California Cabernet and Cabernet Blends that showcases a rich flavor profile with notes of dark fruit, tobacco, and a hint of spice. This wine reflects the diverse terroirs of California, where the warm climate contributes to its full-bodied character and smooth tannins.
Ideal food pairings for this wine include grilled steaks, hearty pastas, and robust cheeses. It complements rich dishes like braised lamb or mushroom risotto, enhancing the overall dining experience with its depth and complexity.
Product Details
| Category | Wine |
| Color | Red |
| Country | USA |
| Region | California |
| Subregion | Napa Valley |
| Varietal | Cabernet Sauvignon |
| Vintage | 2022 |
| Size | 750 ML |
| Container | Bottle |
| Other | 24 |
| Subdepartment | CALIFORNIA-CABERNET/CAB BLENDS |
Expert Reviews
A proprietary red blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Malbec, Merlot, and Petit Verdot, aged for 13 months in 44% new French oak. Richly layered with black cherry and blackberry fruit, this wine delivers unexpectedly grippy tannins, standing out in a vintage where softer structures are more common. More grip, more power, and more bang for the buck than many others from this year. The palate is defined by crunchy, sappy tannins that fill the mid-palate, gradually resolving into warm brown baking spices. To fully appreciate its structure and depth, serve at cellar temperature in large Bordeaux stems after an hour of decanting—allowing it to build in richness and cohesion, with seamless integration of its robust tannins and juicy acid tension.
The 2022 Papillon Red Wine is a blend of 71% Cabernet Sauvignon, 7% each Malbec and Syrah, 6% Cabernet Franc, 5% Petit Verdot and 4% Merlot. It also includes a bit more than 5% of 2021 vintage wine, so it is labeled as Napa County, rather than Napa Valley. All the bookkeeping aside, it offers plenty of ripe cherries and a faint herbal streak on the nose, a full-bodied, silky-textured palate and a welcome bit of cedar (it spent 13 months in 40% new oak) on the charming, supple finish.