2021 Papillon Red Wine is a five-variety Bordeaux blend (Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot) that spends 13 months in 44% new.

An inky, dark garnet sits in the glass with bursting aromatics even from afar-ripe blackcurrant and blackberry with hints of Kirsch, Madagascar vanilla.

Bibi Graetz - Toscana Testamatta Nv (750ml) available at Citarella Wines & Spirits - Greenwich in Greenwich, Ct

Orin Swift - Red Blend 'Papillon' Napa Valley 2021 (750ml) available at Canal's Discount Liquors of Mt. Ephraim in Mt. Ephraim, NJ

99 Points, Raffaele Vecchione, WinesCritic.com

Cheval des Andes - Red Blend (750ml) available at Livingston Bottle King in Livingston, NJ

Sette Ponti - Oreno Toscana 2021 (750ml) available at Empire State Of Wine in New York, NY

From a warm vintage, the Tenuta Sette Ponti 2020 Oreno (a blend of certified organic Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Petit Verdot) is very rich and fleshed.

Chteau Clerc Milon, a Pauillac wine, offers a beautiful red hue with garnet reflections. Its elegant nose blends blueberry, blackcurrant, cedar, and pepper.

This wine must be ordered online or by phone at 510-525-9463. Minimum orders are firm. Timelines associated with expedited delivery services are only from the date of shipment. Solano Cellars cannot…