David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.4

I compare the Heitz Napa to the Joseph Phelps Napa in many ways. I believe the Phelps is slightly less vintage dependent than Heitz. But, this 07 like the vintage in Napa, sensational.

This 2007 is peaking. Perfectly ripe & juicy; brambly blackberries, creamy black raspberries, black plum, dark cherries/kirsch, blueberries come on late and poached strawberries on the edges. The tannins are still dark and tarry. Rich, sweet, dark soils, mid & dark berry cola, anise, steeped black tea, dry tobacco, used leather, cedar/sandalwood, clove, nutmeg, some cinnamon & vanillin, moist, grey volcanic clay, dry crushed rocks, limestone, mid spice, hints of grilled meat, some fresh/dry herds, a tad of eucalyptus, stewy/tumble weed, fresh & withering dark, red, blue florals framed in violets, excellent round acidity, the scope of the finishes encompasses; balance for days, nice structure & tensioned, elegant, polished and lasts two minutes.

Photos all taken around their tasting room on Hwy 29 when their tasting was still the last free tasting in Napa. Still not over the family selling to a corporation that has no wine experience. — 8 months ago

Martin

9.0

Unique barnyardy aroma. Hibiscus. Super drinkable; especially in the humidity. Almost like a wild ale. Can’t wait to pick up another bottle. — 3 years ago

Matt Sterr

9.4

Spearmint. — 5 years ago

Brooke Gannon

9.4

Funky! Juicy! Absolutely delicious — 2 years ago

with Joseph

Louis Martin

9.3

Beautiful, clear, smooth, and slightly sweet. Paired perfectly with a seared yellow fish tuna accented by sake lash sauce and Meyer lemon. — 3 years ago

Chris Grimm

8.9

Lots of floral notes, and a little bigger body than I'd expect for PG. Tasty! — 4 years ago

Parker Campanella

9.4

Very jammy with vanilla finish — 5 years ago

Neal Ferry

9.0

A late post from several days ago….Washington Cab, from Prosser, Washington, I worked on a freeway interchange there in 1978. The Cab, it’s fantastic — 3 years ago

with TwiLea

Joe Weinberger

8.9

Simple but pleasant (and not flawed 🙏🏻) — 3 years ago

Kirby Elaine

9.0

Very tasty light and not sugary Sauvignon Blanc! — 4 years ago