1998 not the best Napa Cabernet vintage. However, good producers still find their way through difficult vintages. Joseph Phelps is the rule rather than the exception.
This was poured out of magnum and drinking beautifully by their Hospitality Manger.
Nicely ripe, lush juicy fruits of blackberries, blackberries, both plums, some purple & blue fruits. Dash of spice & lead pencil, anise-black licorice, soft baking spices, caramel notes, some dark chocolate, fresh dark flowers, round acidity and a well balanced, softened structure & tension, elegant, nicely evolved finish that lasted a full minute. — a month ago
May 2024. Good wine with beef. — 7 days ago
Bought at Pine Orchard 10/21 $36. Deep in color and rich in flavor. Strong firm tannins that mellowed nicely after opening. — a month ago
Very pleasing. Cherries and raspberries, very smooth. Went great with couscous, a lot of veggies and merguez — a day ago
Yes, as good as always. Paso’s premier BDx blend. — 19 days ago
Matthew Davis
Really good Malbec, still some tannic strength, but complex and full bodied, with some dried dark cherries and cocoa or tobacco. Lingers really well — 10 days ago