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Orin Swi Cellars 2021 Papillon (SRP $90) A blend of all five Bordeaux-style varietals, this red is brimming with aromas of currant, blackberry, and lavender that float from the glass. Enveloping the palate with cola and blackcurrant, this wine fades into a finish of sweet oak. Not only does this wine make a stunning centerpiece for any dinner party, but the origin of Papillon's name (meaning "butterfly" in French) is rooted in a narrative of fatherhood, nodding to a touching moment that winemaker Dave Phinney had in the vineyard with his daughter while catching butterflies. Argiano 2018 Brunello di Montalcino (SRP $100) Winemaker Bernardino Sani is reinvigorating and shedding a new light on Argiano's classical elegance with this Brunello, which was named #1 wine of the year by Wine Spectator for 2023. Fine and well- balanced, you will see why it's the soul of the Argiano portfolio and more broadly, an iconic representation of Brunello. is wine displays classic Brunello features of rose, strawberry, and cherry aromas and herbal, mineral accents. L U X U R Y W I N E S L U X U R Y W I N E S Stags' Leap Winery's 2019 Limited Edition Reserve Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon (SRP $120) is produced by one of Napa Valley's oldest, most historic wineries. is wine is full-bodied with beautiful texture and depth on the palate, with multi-layered finesse and crowd-pleasing drinkability. On the palate, juicy cassis, blackberry, and red cherry are supported by notes of crushed red rose, tea leaf, and chocolate, giving this Cabernet a beguiling plushness and warmth. VUENJ.COM 39

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