Joseph Phelps Vineyards

Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon

9.38 ratings
9.35 pro ratings
Napa Valley, California, USA
Cabernet Sauvignon
Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Pasta, Venison, Tomato-Based, Potato, Pork, Chocolate & Caramel, White Rice, Mushrooms, Beef, Lamb, Chili & Hot Spicy
Top Notes For
Tobin Trevarthen

A night caper! And a treat. Nothing like a sterling aged wine. Soft tannins. Dreamy nose.

A night caper! And a treat. Nothing like a sterling aged wine. Soft tannins. Dreamy nose.

Apr 28th, 2018
David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.5

Third course. Cabbages, Root Vegetables, Natural juices. Oooh la la! Still fresh and dancing on the palate. What a complex tango on the palate. Just meat stock in this dish to pair with such a beautifully resolved soft complex wine that is still holding its fruit. @PlateandBottle

Third course. Cabbages, Root Vegetables, Natural juices. Oooh la la! Still fresh and dancing on the palate. What a complex tango on the palate. Just meat stock in this dish to pair with such a beautifully resolved soft complex wine that is still holding its fruit. @PlateandBottle

Jan 28th, 2018
Tobin Trevarthen

A nice cab. Tannins have mellowed a bit, but still packed a nice nose and dark cherry.

A nice cab. Tannins have mellowed a bit, but still packed a nice nose and dark cherry.

Jan 26th, 2017
Joshua Blissett

This '95 from mag was tasty, even if I wanted more from it.

This '95 from mag was tasty, even if I wanted more from it.

Aug 10th, 2016
Will Phelps

Joseph Phelps Vineyards

9.4

Tip top shape.

Tip top shape.

Mar 28th, 2015
Justin Ennis

This cab was tasted out of 5 liter. The nose had touches of eucalyptus, red fruit and cedar. The pallet showed red fruit, spice and was balanced with nice acidity and subtle tannins.

This cab was tasted out of 5 liter. The nose had touches of eucalyptus, red fruit and cedar. The pallet showed red fruit, spice and was balanced with nice acidity and subtle tannins.

Jul 17th, 2015
Josh Wibbenmeyer

Still surprisingly lively. Fruits still intact. Nice

Still surprisingly lively. Fruits still intact. Nice

Jan 29th, 2015
Skip Smyser

Still has years of drink ability

Still has years of drink ability

Dec 15th, 2013