Orin Swift

Papillon Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Blend

9.444 ratings

8.83 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

Michael Townley

9.2

2009 big full body well balanced wine.

2009 big full body well balanced wine.

1 person found it helpfulAug 20th, 2015

Matthew Marcino

9.2

3rd time I've had this.... It's unreal

3rd time I've had this.... It's unreal

Dec 18th, 2014

Matthew Marcino

9.3

Just so good. Big, Bold, Long finish. Nice balance of fruit and earth

Just so good. Big, Bold, Long finish. Nice balance of fruit and earth

Sep 13th, 2014

7.4

Orin Swift - Papillon 2009

Orin Swift - Papillon 2009

Nov 12th, 2012

9.3

Valentines day 2016. Perfect accompaniment to ribeye.

Valentines day 2016. Perfect accompaniment to ribeye.

Feb 15th, 2016

9.2

Much better than expected. Not over the top or "confused" like quite a few of Phinney's wines I've had.

Much better than expected. Not over the top or "confused" like quite a few of Phinney's wines I've had.

Oct 25th, 2015

9.7

Happy New Year!

Happy New Year!

Jan 1st, 2014

9.6

2009

2009

Sep 16th, 2013

9.8

Mmmmmmmm!

Mmmmmmmm!

Jul 1st, 2013

8.2

Ripe, rich, opulent -- only knock is that it is almost over ripe for a wine this young. Almost raisin. Good.

Ripe, rich, opulent -- only knock is that it is almost over ripe for a wine this young. Almost raisin. Good.

Jun 6th, 2013