Joseph Phelps Vineyards

Joseph Phelps Vineyards

Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2017

Ted
9.4

Solid. Tannins have softened. Black fruit and some herbs. Absolutely loved it. — 14 days ago

Jeni
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Domaine Jean-Louis Chave

Saint-Joseph Syrah 2018

Unreal. Still so young but drinking beautiful. — a month ago

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Joseph Phelps Vineyards

Pastorale Vineyard Pinot Noir 2018

Somm David T
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!
— 2 months ago

Paul, Ming and 7 others liked this
Ming L

Ming L

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

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

Ming L

Noted with thanks!

Joseph Phelps Vineyards

Freestone Vineyards Pinot Noir

Was fine, but nothing to write home about!✍️ — 12 days ago

Joseph Phelps Vineyards

Backus Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2005

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!! — a month ago

Brenda Terzich-Garland
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Paul T, Missing My Beautiful Wife 24/7

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

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 Drouhin

Puligny-Montrachet Chardonnay 2018

Found something drinkable among the acres of plonk in the Juneau liquor store…pretty nice but could use a bit more integration. — 15 days ago

Lisanne, Anthony and 7 others liked this

Domaine Faiveley (Joseph Faiveley)

Clos des Cortons Faiveley Monopole Grand Cru Pinot Noir

Silky cherry with tannins nicely integrated . Showing well. Finally! — 7 days ago

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Joseph Drouhin

Côte de Beaune Pinot Noir

Beautiful fruit and structure. Opened up pretty quickly. Brought this bottle back from trip to France a couple years ago. — a month ago

M. Chapoutier

"Les Granits" Saint Joseph Syrah 2012

Love this wine and producer. Maybe a little too far a long for its age but still so enjoyable. Good value, quality wine. Paired with beef wellington — 2 months ago

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