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Orin Swift Papillon 2015 Wine Review

Orin Swift Papillon 2015

Orin Swift Papillon 2015

Napa Valley, California, United States

Community Score:94/100

Community Reviews: 2

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Price: $89.95

Drink: 2019-2028

Bottle size: 750 ml

Alcohol: 15.1%

Sweetness: Extra Dry

Wine Type: Red Wine


Winery: Orin Swift

Agent: E&J Gallo Winery Canada Ltd.

Natalie's Score: 94/100

The 2015 vintage of the robust Papillon Proprietary Red is a gorgeous, sensuously layered red wine blend featuring aromas of dark berries, smoke and spike. Some mocha and espresso from judicious oak aging. Satin texture with a long finish. Decant 1 hour and enjoy with a grilled steak.

Food pairings: grilled Tomahawk steak, venison roast, roast saddle of rabbit.

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This Orin Swift Papillon 2015 was reviewed on March 15, 2019 by Natalie MacLean

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From the Napa Valley, Orin Swift's Papillon Proprietary Red 2015 is rich red blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot, Malbec, Cabernet Franc. Aromatic with dark chocolate, plum jam and dark spice on the nose. So intense on the palate with layers of ripe blackberry, boysenberry, plum, dark chocolate, dried herbs, dark spices and a lingering dark fruit and savoury herb finish. The wine was aged 16 months in French oak, 40% new. Tannins are velvety. Enjoy now and for the next 10 years. - Community Wine Reviews

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