Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon

Still one of the best Napa Cabernets for the money. 12 a fruity & very high yield vintage in Napa Valley.

12 is a fruit leaning vintage. It is juicy, ripe, blackberries, black raspberries, black plum pudding, some boysenberries, cedar, medium plus tannins, dry tobacco, leather, dry leaves, expresso, French barrel shavings, sandstone, dark, rich, sweet, turned earth, stems, black, rich, sweet earth, steeped tea, alluvial limestone minerals, baking spices, liquid, dark, red, purple flowers, w/ rainfall acidity and an elegant, rich, fruit driven finish that lasts nearly two-minutes.

12 a vintage to age, but not long age. Lacks the tannins to do what 13, 14 will.

Happy birthday Angela.

Very young and the tannins could use some time to lay down, but lush fruit will give this plenty of length when the time comes

Bottle #2 at Rocco’s.

Had this delicious wine twice within the past week. Always a favorite.

Aged nicely. Deep garnet color. Rich dark berries moderate tannins. Medium finish. Nice now

First time trying a Joseph Phelps wine. I have gotten so caught up in trying as many regions and grape varietals as possible, I forgot how good a classic California cab can be. Unfortunately we couldn’t wait to decant it long enough but it was still a treat. Cant wait to see what this vintage is like down the road. Served with wagyu strips and truffled mushrooms

2012 vintage on 5.1.18
Thick purple color. Fruity nose. Black fruit dominated. In the mouth well balanced. Nice structure. Long finish.

Fusion 2017 Outing

What a great beauty with upswing potential

What can I say.. One of my all time favorite. Can drink this everyday. It's one of the most balanced wine . Love it even more after decanting:)