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Joseph Phelps Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley(2004)
- Winery:
- Joseph Phelps Winery
- Varietal:
- Cabernet Sauvignon
- Region:
- USA > California > Napa
- Type:
- Red Wine
- User Tags:
- oak - heavy, red grape, fruit, resinous, fruity, bright, cabernet sauvignon, oak, blend, other berries
- February 2008
- A bit underestmated due to Insignia even thought it is a damned well done Cab. Good structure and well amde wine with fruits, ripe flavours and rich long aftertaste. I loved it.
- April 2007
- Aromas of raisins and jam. Dark, oaky flavor, very rich and fruity.
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Source:
Appellation America Wine Portal
- Joe Phelps founded his winery in 1972. With the release of his 1974 Bordeaux blend “Insignia” in 1978, the first of its kind for California, his reputation was set as a pioneer and visionary. His 1974 Syrah, and more the recent Viognier and Le Mistral Rhone blends, brought the industry spotlight to Rhone varietals, spurring the growth of the “Rhone Ranger” movement. Bright to day-bright and fairly opaque ruby with purple highlights, the wine is viscous with slow moving legs. On the nose it captivates immediately with notes of mulberry, blueberry, vanilla, mocha, espresso, and graphite. read more...Full, plump, and lusciously fruity, the varietal’s tannic structure along with strapping oak tannins come around to reign things in. The wine is beautifully balanced now, and has a long finish. (hide)
- May 2007
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14% merlot added. A very rich wine, packed with fruits (red berries). Good oak - give it a year.
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Source:
Appellation America
- Joe Phelps founded his winery in 1972. With the release of his 1974 Bordeaux blend “Insignia” in 1978, the first of its kind for California, his reputation was set as a pioneer and visionary. His 1974 Syrah, and more the recent Viognier and Le Mistral Rhone blends, brought the industry spotlight to Rhone varietals, spurring the growth of the “Rhone Ranger” movement.Bright to day-bright and fairly opaque ruby with purple highlights, the wine is viscous with slow moving legs. On the nose it captivates immediately with notes of mulberry, blueberry, vanilla, mocha, espresso, and graphite. read more...Full, plump, and lusciously fruity, the varietal’s tannic structure along with strapping oak tannins come around to reign things in. The wine is beautifully balanced now, and has a long finish. (hide)
