Joseph Phelps Vineyards

St. Helena Sauvignon Blanc

9.0181 ratings
9.038 pro ratings
St. Helena, Napa Valley, California, USA
Sauvignon Blanc
Cheddar & Gruyere, Tomato-Based, Shellfish, Crab & Lobster, Goat & Feta Cheese, Chili & Hot Spicy, White Fish, Salads & Greens, Meaty & Oily Fish, Fruit Desserts, Shellfish
Top Notes For
Rob Brobst III

Another well maintained bottle.

Another well maintained bottle.

Dec 26th, 2020
Sipping Fine Wine

100% estate-grown Sauvignon Blanc from their Home Ranch Vineyard in St. Helena. Pale lemon color, aged for 7 months in 30% new & 70% once used French oak. Pale lemon with aromas of ripe stone and tropical fruits with citrus and floral notes, wonderful phenolics. On the palate fresh fruit flavors of melon, apricot and ripe apple with lemon citrus wrapped in lively acidity, medium+ length ending with creamy citrus texture. Wow! Very Nice!

100% estate-grown Sauvignon Blanc from their Home Ranch Vineyard in St. Helena. Pale lemon color, aged for 7 months in 30% new & 70% once used French oak. Pale lemon with aromas of ripe stone and tropical fruits with citrus and floral notes, wonderful phenolics. On the palate fresh fruit flavors of melon, apricot and ripe apple with lemon citrus wrapped in lively acidity, medium+ length ending with creamy citrus texture. Wow! Very Nice!

Dec 13th, 2020
Rob Brobst III

Candied pineapple, warm spice box... acidity is bright and crisp..

Candied pineapple, warm spice box... acidity is bright and crisp..

Aug 31st, 2020
Shawn R

Not bad, very linear-

Not bad, very linear-

Jun 14th, 2020
David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.0

Another scorching day, another record temperature falls. Still too hot to go red and I wanted to rock a nice Cabernet. Well...not yet. A little Sauvignon Blanc to battle the heat. And, a warm up to next weeks JP party. On the nose; jasmine, green apple, lemon, lime, pineapple, honey notes, bees wax, soft volcanic minerals and yellow florals. The fruits on the palate are not as pronounced as they are on the nose. Peach, green apple, lemon, lime, pineapple, honey notes, bees wax, soft volcanic minerals, oily body, round acidity & finish with yellow florals. @ no chips & salsa 💃 @Paul Treadway Huntington Beacher

Another scorching day, another record temperature falls. Still too hot to go red and I wanted to rock a nice Cabernet. Well...not yet. A little Sauvignon Blanc to battle the heat. And, a warm up to next weeks JP party. On the nose; jasmine, green apple, lemon, lime, pineapple, honey notes, bees wax, soft volcanic minerals and yellow florals. The fruits on the palate are not as pronounced as they are on the nose. Peach, green apple, lemon, lime, pineapple, honey notes, bees wax, soft volcanic minerals, oily body, round acidity & finish with yellow florals. @ no chips & salsa 💃 @Paul Treadway Huntington Beacher

Sep 3rd, 2017
Austin Baird

Drink now! Fantastic!

Drink now! Fantastic!

1 person found it helpfulOct 12th, 2016
Matt Sterr

Lovely. Barrel aged sur lie. Tangy, creamy, tropical. Very well balanced. Outstanding SB

Lovely. Barrel aged sur lie. Tangy, creamy, tropical. Very well balanced. Outstanding SB

1 person found it helpfulMay 18th, 2015
Sarah Stierch

Food & Wine Editor Sonoma Valley Sun

8.8

Uneventful.

Uneventful.

Jun 29th, 2017
David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.1

Always clean & refreshing

Always clean & refreshing

Nov 20th, 2016
David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.2

Love their blanc on a warm summer day.

Love their blanc on a warm summer day.

Jul 16th, 2016