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The 2009 Orin Swift
Papillon - Cabernet
Orin Swift Papillon is a beautiful Napa
Valley red blend from gifted winemaker Dave Phinney, owner of Orin Swift
Cellars. The highly anticipated release
of the 2009 Orin Swift's Papillon is upon us and the wine is ON THE SHELF at Bergheim
Cellars.
Wine-making phenom David Phinney created
this wine by sourcing several of Napa Valley's most celebrated vineyards on
Howell Mountain, Saint Helena, Rutherford, and Oakville. Many of these are the same vineyards that
created this wine in previous vintages. The 2009 is comprised of 78% Cabernet
Sauvignon, 14% Merlot, 4% Cabernet Franc, 2% Malbec and 2% Petit Verdot. The wine is aged 16 months in French oak. 15.1%
ALC / VOL
Tasting
Notes: The wine has a very dense garnet hue with a slight stain
of cardinal on the  rim. Aromas of plum and cassis are built around soft French
oak and cedar box nuances. The entry is intense, yet elegant with loads of
boysenberry and dark fruit flavors. Well integrated tannin chains provide for a
long, soft finish.
THE WINE INSIDERS “94+” Rating: “We just sampled this exciting new release, even more luscious than the last vintage, and proclaim it to be a true thriller for
tonight or anytime over the next 5 years. Rich and savory, this Cabernet blend
(65% CS, 27% Merlot, 2% Cab Franc, 4% Petite Verdot, and 2% Malbec) glides
lightly across your palate and features soft layers of dark cherry, ripe sweet
plums, anise, toffee, cocoa, rich smoky oak and a hint of milk chocolate
truffles on the luscious finish. While this BIG wine is delicious tonight
(after 1/2 hour decanting) we estimate it will peak in 2012 – 2014.”
Enjoy Orin Swift Papillon with
steak, lamb chops, BBQ ribs, grilled vegetables and aged cheese
Other awesome Orin Swift Wines to
include The Prisoner (in stock), Mercury
Head, Veladora, Saldo (in stock), Palermo,
D66 (in stock), and Mannequin. |
