Orin Swift 2018 Papillon Red Blend Napa Valley, California

2018 Napa Valley Papillon Red Blend

The Orin Swift 2018 Papillon Red Blend wine from Napa Valley, California, embodies a rich and full body that envelops the palate with velvety smoothness. The wine's acidity is subtle, allowing the vibrant fruit flavors to shine through elegantly. With a fruit intensity that is pronounced, yet not overpowering, and structured tannins that provide a firm backbone, this wine presents a harmonious balance of flavors and textures.

Tasting notes:

Delectable and plush on the palate, notes of blackberry and sweet black licorice culminate in a finish of dusty tannins and ripe black plum.

Plum

Blackberry

Black Cherry

Flavor profile:

Acidity Low

Low Pronounced

Fruit Intensity Medium

Low Pronounced

Body Medium Full

Very Light Full

Sweetness Dry

Bone Dry Sweet

Tannin Medium

Low Pronounced

Region:

Napa County

It may be small, but when it comes to American wine regions, they do not come much bigger than Napa County. Home to the famous Napa Valley, which comprises most of its area, the Napa name has gained global recognition for its exceptional wines—especially its Bordeaux varieties. Most Napa County wineries choose to be more location-specific when labeling their wine, listing the name of sub-regions like Yountville, Los Carneros or Rutherford to capitalize on the name recognition. However, with such an abundance of high-quality grapes grown across the region, plenty of négociant winemakers blend fruit from different sub-regions. This gives Napa County wines excellent regional balance, taking advantage of different terroirs and mesoclimates.

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