Community Tasting Notes 43

• toppcats@aol.com wrote: 89 points

  March 28, 2024 - Cork removed without issue. No evidence of any seepage, Color -deep dark red edge to opaque purple. Strong initial nose of stewed fruit - secondary nose of tomato, basil/herbs, and cedar. Palate- heavy, full bodied wine with a creamy texture, berry and vegetal/green leafy/herb notes on palate and into finish with soft tannins noted. Despite the ABV of 15.5%, I did not find any problematic alcoholic heat to note. Finish was medium to long. I am neutral on this wine. Overall, It is good (and interesting -with some complexity), but doesn't have a flavor profile or structure that I prefer.

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• OttawaB Likes this wine: 93 points

  October 30, 2023 - Heavier, full bodied wine. Good structure. The 15%+ alcohol not really noticeable. Notions of stewed berries and figs and plums. Chewy and granular. But very tasty. Nice bit of herbs on the finish. Definite vanilla, tobacco. A bigger feeling wine.

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• KingBossKoopa wrote: 90 points

  August 18, 2023 - it reminded me of a big juicy Australian blend that's well put together. Enjoyable but bad QPR

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• elevwine Likes this wine: 92 points

  July 13, 2023 - If you love over the top richness in your Napa cabs or blends, you will love this. And so I do. Don’t expect subtlety.

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• matthiasweger3@gmail.com wrote: 88 points

  February 28, 2022 - Very heavy

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Wine Definition

• Vintage 2015
• Type Red
• Producer Orin Swift
• Varietal Red Bordeaux Blend
• Designation Papillon
• Vineyard n/a
• Country USA
• Region California
• SubRegion Napa Valley
• Appellation Napa Valley
• UPC Codes 000004223344, 001000024300, 019988503182, 081587119897, 085000013274, 088254758960, 088586686856, 091882756581, 721384040030, 852260004416

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• In Cellars 1,814 (53%)
• Consumed 1,583 (47%)

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