Joseph Phelps Vineyards
Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon
Deep Ruby, youthful aromas blue & black fruits with sweet spice & slight mineral character. A blend of 92% Cab Sauv, 6% Malbec, 1% Petit Verdot & 1% Cab Franc from their estate-owned Napa Valley vineyards, aged 18 months French (62%) & American oak (38%) (48% new). Palate, complex flavors, blackberry, plums & cherry with sweet spice, oak & tobacco notes. Well balanced with good acidity & developing tannins. Full-bodied, long finish ending with pepper & wood spice. Nice! Sample!
Deep Ruby, youthful aromas blue & black fruits with sweet spice & slight mineral character. A blend of 92% Cab Sauv, 6% Malbec, 1% Petit Verdot & 1% Cab Franc from their estate-owned Napa Valley vineyards, aged 18 months French (62%) & American oak (38%) (48% new). Palate, complex flavors, blackberry, plums & cherry with sweet spice, oak & tobacco notes. Well balanced with good acidity & developing tannins. Full-bodied, long finish ending with pepper & wood spice. Nice! Sample!
1 person found it helpfulAug 3rd, 2022Probably one of my favorite Cabernets. Berry flavors but not sweet. Beautifully balanced, medium tannins.
Probably one of my favorite Cabernets. Berry flavors but not sweet. Beautifully balanced, medium tannins.
Oct 6th, 202491-92 night 1 corked after a glass and 93 night 3. Love this label and am excited for the long haul!
91-92 night 1 corked after a glass and 93 night 3. Love this label and am excited for the long haul!
Dec 24th, 2023Excellent choice for crispy pork belly crackle. 2019 vintage
Excellent choice for crispy pork belly crackle. 2019 vintage
May 23rd, 2023Love Joseph Phelps! This is an exceptional cab. Great texture. Great flavors. Excellent aftertaste. LOVE LOVE
Love Joseph Phelps! This is an exceptional cab. Great texture. Great flavors. Excellent aftertaste. LOVE LOVE
Apr 28th, 2023