Joseph Phelps Vineyards

Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon

9.019 ratings
8.52 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
David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.1

The 03 out of 6L.

On the nose, dark cassis with a hint of funk. Ripe; blackberries, black plum, dark cherries black raspberries and plum. Notes of fruit syrup. Vanillin, warm toast, soft minerals, dark spice, cinnamon, clove, leather and fresh dark florals.

The body is medium full. The tannins are half resolved. The fruits are a little sweet and very ripe. Blackberries, black plum, dark cherries black raspberries and plum. Vanilla, warm toast, volcanic minerals with an edge, limestone, dark spice, cinnamon, clove, fresh tobacco leaf, herbaceous notes, mint, leather and fresh dark florals. Nice acidity and leaner style finish that is well balanced and lasts a full minute.

The 03 out of 6L.

On the nose, dark cassis with a hint of funk. Ripe; blackberries, black plum, dark cherries black raspberries and plum. Notes of fruit syrup. Vanillin, warm toast, soft minerals, dark spice, cinnamon, clove, leather and fresh dark florals.

The body is medium full. The tannins are half resolved. The fruits are a little sweet and very ripe. Blackberries, black plum, dark cherries black raspberries and plum. Vanilla, warm toast, volcanic minerals with an edge, limestone, dark spice, cinnamon, clove, fresh tobacco leaf, herbaceous notes, mint, leather and fresh dark florals. Nice acidity and leaner style finish that is well balanced and lasts a full minute.

1 person found it helpfulMay 19th, 2018
Skip Smyser

What a lovely mature Cabernet! Not estate but a wonder of a wine for the price. Soft tannins, rich red fruits and hints of flint and tobacco. Well cellared and perfect for drinking. Will be at the peak for only a few more years🍷Far better than expected 🍷🍷🍷

What a lovely mature Cabernet! Not estate but a wonder of a wine for the price. Soft tannins, rich red fruits and hints of flint and tobacco. Well cellared and perfect for drinking. Will be at the peak for only a few more years🍷Far better than expected 🍷🍷🍷

Sep 22nd, 2021
Skip Smyser

Has aged well. Lovely tannins and full bodied. Would drink over next 5 years

Has aged well. Lovely tannins and full bodied. Would drink over next 5 years

Feb 16th, 2021
Minh Nguyen

Wow!

Wow!

Aug 12th, 2016
Kyle Volluz

Hints of brisket and tobacco. Very nice.

Hints of brisket and tobacco. Very nice.

Jun 30th, 2016
Ara Aslanian

Drinking great, good amount of fruit, very balanced.

Drinking great, good amount of fruit, very balanced.

Nov 4th, 2015
Ryan Davis

Ryan had this 12 years ago

Ryan had this 12 years ago

May 1st, 2013
Jack Iwai

Jack had this 3 years ago

Jack had this 3 years ago

Aug 18th, 2021
Ryan Morris

Ryan had this 8 years ago

Ryan had this 8 years ago

Mar 22nd, 2017
Jaime Covey

Jaime had this 10 years ago

Jaime had this 10 years ago

Feb 20th, 2015