Joseph Phelps Vineyards

Napa Valley Delice du Sémillon

9.311 ratings
9.05 pro ratings
Napa Valley, California, USA
Sémillon
Blue Cheese, Fruit Desserts
Top Notes For
Mitzi Inglis

Marketing/Public Relations, Joseph Phelps Vineyards

9.7

Stunning. #josephphelps #anv15 dinner -biased review

Stunning. #josephphelps #anv15 dinner -biased review

Jun 6th, 2015
Mitzi Inglis

Marketing/Public Relations, Joseph Phelps Vineyards

9.1

Holding strong. Biased review.

Holding strong. Biased review.

Dec 6th, 2014
Alder Yarrow

Wine Blogger Vinography

8.3

Last vintage this Semillon was made. A shame from the way it tastes now.

Last vintage this Semillon was made. A shame from the way it tastes now.

May 31st, 2013
Simon Quan

1997 vintage. Worried that the cork dried out. However, it’s held up well!

1997 vintage. Worried that the cork dried out. However, it’s held up well!

Mar 31st, 2024
Bill Bishop

Raisins and fig in the nose. Golden aged color. Rich, apricot flavors Rich and sweet. At its peak. Drink up.

Raisins and fig in the nose. Golden aged color. Rich, apricot flavors Rich and sweet. At its peak. Drink up.

Dec 26th, 2018
Cameron Etezadi

Jasmine nose on what is a clean and crisp dessert wine. Not syrupy in the least. Sweet toffee notes finish in crisp citrus. A winner.

Jasmine nose on what is a clean and crisp dessert wine. Not syrupy in the least. Sweet toffee notes finish in crisp citrus. A winner.

Sep 22nd, 2018
P A
9.5

I have never been a fan of dessert wines but I decided to give this one a try with a small serving of Vanilla and Pear Vacherin Glacé with Gianduja Sauce. Wow, what a perfect match. Unfortunately no longer produced by JPV this 1993 Delice du Semillon presents a spectacular aroma, beautiful color, a near perfect sugar and acid balance with hints of cognac and fine brandy. Results a very smooth and memorable last course to a meal or sip by a fire on a cold Canadian night.

I have never been a fan of dessert wines but I decided to give this one a try with a small serving of Vanilla and Pear Vacherin Glacé with Gianduja Sauce. Wow, what a perfect match. Unfortunately no longer produced by JPV this 1993 Delice du Semillon presents a spectacular aroma, beautiful color, a near perfect sugar and acid balance with hints of cognac and fine brandy. Results a very smooth and memorable last course to a meal or sip by a fire on a cold Canadian night.

Feb 6th, 2016
Eric Crane

Sommelier & Educator Empire Wine Distributors

9.4

Eric had this 11 years ago

Eric had this 11 years ago

Apr 1st, 2014
Kathy Morgan

Kathy had this 11 years ago

Kathy had this 11 years ago

Apr 1st, 2014
Kevin Dale

Kevin had this 7 years ago

Kevin had this 7 years ago

May 25th, 2018