Papillon
2008 Papillon Napa Valley Red Wine
The 2008 marks the fourth vintage of our Cabernet Sauvignon blend Papillon. We source grapes from Howell Mountain, Saint Helena, Rutherford, and Oakville to gain better complexity and structure. Many of the same vineyards that created this wine in previous vintages are here again; Taplin, Lewelling, Moorhead, Ink Grade, Morisoli, and Sommerston to name a few. As always the label is an image of 3rd generation Napa Valley grape grower Vince Tofanellii's hands taken by our friend and world famous photographer, Greg Gorman.
Tasting Notes
The wine has a deep red color with a garnet hue that is almost black. The aromas are of classic Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon with cedar box, rose petal and hints of soft French oak. The entry is subtle ripe raspberry and boysenberry. Loads of cherry, plum and intense cassis frame long chains of soft tannins that form a long and lingering finish.
88% Cabernet Sauvignon
7% Petit Verdot
3% Merlot
2% Cabernet Franc
Aged 16 months French oak
Bottled May 2010
15.1% Alc./Vol.
Suggested Retail Price: $55
