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Papillon Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Blend

9.267 ratings
6.91 pro ratings
Napa Valley, California, USA
Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Petit Verdot
Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Pasta, Venison, Tomato-Based, Potato, Pork, Chocolate & Caramel, White Rice, Mushrooms, Beef, Lamb, Chili & Hot Spicy, Pungent Cheese, Salami & Prosciutto, Hard Cheese, Exotic Spices, Baking Spices, Herbs, Chicken, Turkey, Soft Cheese, Beans & Peas, Duck, Blue Cheese, Onion
Top Notes For
Ron R
9.2

Wifey loves this stuff. I do, too. Checks all the high-order boxes.

Wifey loves this stuff. I do, too. Checks all the high-order boxes.

Mar 25th, 2018
Ron R
9.3

Another household staple - which is excellent!

Another household staple - which is excellent!

Jan 15th, 2018
Ron R
9.3

A wifey selection, which never fails. So consistent. Nuff said.

A wifey selection, which never fails. So consistent. Nuff said.

Mar 12th, 2017
Ryan Vento

Pop & pour. Love the nose: Christmas baking spices, figs, raisins, mulled cider, plums, anise and clove. The palate is a bit flabby, the bodily structure needing more time to develop in the bottle. Even now a good decant is in order to assist in the opening process as it’s muted now. Not to mention it’s a complete bomb at 15.1% ABV.

Edit: 92+. After approximately 40 minutes in the decanter and 30 minutes in the glass this wine lost the flabby baggage that was readily apparent shortly after opening and slowly began to take shape, thus revealing a more collected & rounded out wine that everyone eventually enjoyed, even my wife, who has not enjoyed this selection in the past.

Pop & pour. Love the nose: Christmas baking spices, figs, raisins, mulled cider, plums, anise and clove. The palate is a bit flabby, the bodily structure needing more time to develop in the bottle. Even now a good decant is in order to assist in the opening process as it’s muted now. Not to mention it’s a complete bomb at 15.1% ABV.

Edit: 92+. After approximately 40 minutes in the decanter and 30 minutes in the glass this wine lost the flabby baggage that was readily apparent shortly after opening and slowly began to take shape, thus revealing a more collected & rounded out wine that everyone eventually enjoyed, even my wife, who has not enjoyed this selection in the past.

Aug 18th, 2019
Ray Vanderhoff

Big and fruity! Great pairing with a Porterhouse Steak! Dark cherry, baking spice and a hint of bourbon on the nose. Big black fruit and cassis flavors with a touch of vanilla, graphite and dried herbs. Creamy and silky finish that goes on for a while. 15.1% Alcohol but it does not seem that “hot.” Soft and powerful at the same time! Should improve with age and I’m giving the next bottle a few years to sleep.

Big and fruity! Great pairing with a Porterhouse Steak! Dark cherry, baking spice and a hint of bourbon on the nose. Big black fruit and cassis flavors with a touch of vanilla, graphite and dried herbs. Creamy and silky finish that goes on for a while. 15.1% Alcohol but it does not seem that “hot.” Soft and powerful at the same time! Should improve with age and I’m giving the next bottle a few years to sleep.

Jun 24th, 2019
David Rubinoff

Ok .. one more! Oh what a night!

Ok .. one more! Oh what a night!

Apr 17th, 2019
Ashley M

Happy Valentine’s Day! Every day’s the 14th!

Happy Valentine’s Day! Every day’s the 14th!

Feb 15th, 2019
Mike

Faithful. Trusting. Tasty. Good with air conditioning and PGA Championship. Solid <5pm pull...

Faithful. Trusting. Tasty. Good with air conditioning and PGA Championship. Solid <5pm pull...

Aug 11th, 2018
Christopher Chaney

Beautiful red fruit nose. Love this big red!

Beautiful red fruit nose. Love this big red!

Jun 18th, 2018
E & K G

Take your time here. Definitely needs air but it’s worth taking your time. Complex red juicy goodness. #wheninamerica #drinknapa

Take your time here. Definitely needs air but it’s worth taking your time. Complex red juicy goodness. #wheninamerica #drinknapa

Dec 18th, 2017