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Orin Swift Papillon Napa Valley 2022 is a bold Bordeaux-style blend that showcases the winery’s hallmark intensity and artistry. Produced primarily from Cabernet Sauvignon with smaller portions of Merlot, Petit Verdot, Malbec, and Cabernet Franc, Papillon reflects both the power of Napa Valley fruit and the creativity of winemaker Dave Phinney. The fruit is sourced from select sites across Napa Valley, chosen for their ability to deliver concentration, structure, and character in every vintage.
The winemaking process emphasizes meticulous selection and blending, with each varietal vinified separately before being aged in French oak barrels and ultimately woven into a seamless whole. True to the Orin Swift identity, the wine is as much a statement piece as it is a collectible, pairing striking design with uncompromising quality. The 2022 release continues Papillon’s reputation as one of Orin Swift’s most iconic bottlings, delivering both rarity and distinction within Napa’s contemporary fine wine landscape.
Papillon 2022 pours a deep, inky crimson that’s both brooding and intriguing. On the nose, rich layers of cassis and blackberry unfold, mingled with coastal chaparral, warm cedar, and a whisper of allspice. As it opens, the fruit theme continues with hints of pluot, boysenberry and blueberry, while subtle touches of fennel and shaded earth ground it. The mid-palate is full-bodied and velvety, the tannins dusted and expressive, binding the flavors with firm structure. In the finish, smoky tri-tip nuances merge with Madagascar vanilla and toffee, leaving a long, decadent impression.
This is a wine designed to stand beside equally bold fare. Imagine a grilled tomahawk steak treated simply with salt and pepper—the char, the fat, the smoke perfectly mirror those dark fruit tones and cedar edges. Or slow-roasted beef ribs glazed with a red wine reduction, where the intensity of the wine meets depth of flavor in harmony. It would also pair brilliantly with rich, umami-packed dishes like mushroom ragout or lamb shoulder braised in herbs. On a finishing plate, a strong aged sheep’s cheese or a chocolate-drizzled flour-less torte would echo the vanilla and toffee notes beautifully—each bite a contrast to the wine’s dense structure, yet enhancing its warmth and richness.