Joseph Phelps Vineyards

Insignia Estate Grown Napa Valley Red Wine 2006

9.8

Omfgggg. Absolutely vibrant and beautiful. Almost all Cabernet with just a touch of Petit Verdot unlike many other years that are more of a Bordeaux blend. The fruit is perfect with incredibly soft tannins and a long finish. — 2 days ago

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Joseph Phelps Vineyards

Freestone Vineyards Chardonnay 2019

Jeroen Koenen

9.3

Not the deepest nor the most complex wine ever, but it charmes with its lovely purity and extravert personality. Vanillin, sweet oak, white peach, dash of lemon oil. — 2 months ago

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Joseph Phelps Vineyards

Freestone Vineyards Pinot Noir

Sam Friedland

8.9

Was fine, but nothing to write home about!✍️ — 4 months ago

Joseph Phelps Vineyards

Pastorale Vineyard Pinot Noir 2018

Somm David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.3

This is classic JP Quarter Moon.

The 18 has nice evolution while holding its vineyard characters. It shows medium dark fruits; black cherries, blackberries, strawberries, nicely layered spice & baking spices, mid red flowers, excellent acidity and a finish that is elegant, well balanced-knitted and lasts 90 seconds.

It’s the most wonderful time of the year! — 5 months ago

Paul, Ming and 7 others liked this

Ming L

How would you compare it to the Freestone bottling @Somm David T ?

Somm David T

Not dissimilar but this fuller & a bit more depth & complexity.

Ming L

Noted with thanks!

Joseph Phelps Vineyards

Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2022

Sharon B

9.6

Received this as a birthday gift a couple weeks back. Very smooth, lots of dark fruit with a very delicious finish. ❤️ — a month ago

Ted, Paul and 11 others liked this

Sharon B

Thank you!

Jody Scharf

beautiful 😍 Happy Birthday 🎂 Sharon. . .39 is a tough age..!

Sharon B

Thank you Jody! 😉

Joseph Phelps Vineyards

Larry Hyde & Sons Vineyard Syrah 2022

Jake Hajer

9.1

Good wine. On the richer side of Syrah. — 3 months ago

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Joseph Phelps Vineyards

Backus Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2005

Tom Garland

9.4

1hour decant(some chunky/fine sediment). A striking still dark magenta color with little bricking. On the nose: Inviting notes of sweet red/blue fruit, smoked meat, floral, worn leather, nutmeg, wet forest floor. Taste: velvety, smooth, elegant, savory mature wine with dried cherries, cocoa, leather, scorched earth, and a minerally mocha long lingering finish. YUM!! — 5 months ago

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Paul T, Missing My Beautiful Wife 24/7

I had a 1997 just over 2 years ago. Even with a 4 hour decant it wouldn’t budge. Still have a mag of 97, I don’t know when to even think about opening that one.

Tom Garland

@Paul T HB Nice. The 05 still looked young and had such a classic feel to it. But, its peak has past....still drank well, and has more years of savory pleasure to go.

Joseph Phelps Vineyards

Insignia Estate Grown Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2005

Tom Garland

9.5

1 hour decant(lots of sediment). A gorgeous purplish garnet color. On the nose: Intoxicating musky notes of dark fruit, potting soil, worn leather, truffles, stewed meat, slight menthol. Taste: velvety, seamless, balanced, intense wine with dark fruit, cassis, earth, tobacco, mineral, herbs, and a chocolate graphite long never-ending finish. YUM! This wine has aged gracefully and has more gas in the tank. Enjoy. — 2 months ago

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