Joseph Phelps Vineyards

Napa Valley Merlot

8.83 ratings
-no pro ratings
Napa Valley, California, USA
Merlot
Beef, Venison, Salami & Prosciutto, Chili & Hot Spicy, Potato, Exotic Spices, Lamb, White Rice, Baking Spices, Herbs, Pasta, Chicken, Mushrooms, Pungent Cheese, Turkey, Tomato-Based, Soft Cheese, Pork, Beans & Peas, Hard Cheese, Duck, Onion, Shallot, Garlic
Top Notes For
Dean Bernal Sr.

1997 Joseph Phelps MERLOT
Crystal clear in the glass yet full bodied.
Earthy, sweet & mineraly with nicely balanced fruit. Hard to imagine all those tastes in one varietal but it exist with every sip.

1997 Joseph Phelps MERLOT
Crystal clear in the glass yet full bodied.
Earthy, sweet & mineraly with nicely balanced fruit. Hard to imagine all those tastes in one varietal but it exist with every sip.

Sep 28th, 2019
Jody Roberts

Earthy and floral on the nose. Smooth and seamless on the palate. Past it's prime as the fruit has fallen a bit but impressive for 20 years in the bottle.

Earthy and floral on the nose. Smooth and seamless on the palate. Past it's prime as the fruit has fallen a bit but impressive for 20 years in the bottle.

Oct 21st, 2017
Bruce Rudman

Bruce had this 10 years ago

Bruce had this 10 years ago

Oct 19th, 2014