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Joseph Phelps Vineyards Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2013
Fantastic new Joseph Phelps Napa Cabernet release. Robert Parker: "Not surprisingly, the 2012 Cabernet Sauvignon is a deeper, richer, fuller effort with a more saturated ruby/purple color as well as lots of creme de cassis, smoke, forest floor, incense and background wood. Medium to full-bodied and rich in fruit with low acidity and extremely sweet tannin, this will be a crowd-pleasing, delicious Cabernet Sauvignon to drink early on or cellar for 10-15+ years... ...Winemaker Ashley Hepworth has done a fabulous job with these new releases. While most of the attention at Phelps centers around the flagships Insignia and Backus, over the last few years I have been equally impressed with the straight Cabernet Sauvignon, a wine that delivers tremendous bang for the buck. In addition to these wines, I also tasted a few Syrahs from the 1970s. Today, Phelps is known for their Cabernet Sauvignons, but it is also worth remembering Joe Phelps was the first grower to introduce Syrah to the Napa Valley several decades ago."
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Founded 1973 when Joe Phelps purchased former cattle ranch near St. Helena in Napa, the winery now controls and farms nearly 375 acres of vines on 8 estate vineyards. Blend of 87% Cab Sauv, 5% Merlot, & rest Petit Verdot, Malbec and Cab Franc. Aromas of dried berry fruits and cedar spice. Sat in oak for 18 months 45% new, the palate shows blackberry and cherry flavors, cacao and oaky herb tones. Firm tannins, long finish ending smooth with fruit, tobacco and mineral notes. Still has room to age.
Founded 1973 when Joe Phelps purchased former cattle ranch near St. Helena in Napa, the winery now controls and farms nearly 375 acres of vines on 8 estate vineyards. Blend of 87% Cab Sauv, 5% Merlot, & rest Petit Verdot, Malbec and Cab Franc. Aromas of dried berry fruits and cedar spice. Sat in oak for 18 months 45% new, the palate shows blackberry and cherry flavors, cacao and oaky herb tones. Firm tannins, long finish ending smooth with fruit, tobacco and mineral notes. Still has room to age.
9.2
Joakim Andersson
Chewy. Mouth watering fruit and a lot of punch. Feels young and brawny but balanced.
Chewy. Mouth watering fruit and a lot of punch. Feels young and brawny but balanced.
9.2
Mike R
You decide if it is the wine or not that makes me smile - but really smiling hard - totally recommend- but avoid the cork in the nose please
You decide if it is the wine or not that makes me smile - but really smiling hard - totally recommend- but avoid the cork in the nose please
9.4
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The 2013 Cabernet Sauvignon is bold, dark and juicy. A great example of the vintage, the 2013 captures the essence of this important Napa Valley vintage. Plums, crème de cassis, cloves menthol and licorice meld together effortlessly. Drink this plump, fruit-driven Cabernet Sauvignon over the next decade or so. The 2013 is flat-out delicious and also a reasonably priced Cabernet Sauvignon, with enough production to be widely available, a winning combination in my book. (Antonio Galloni, Vinous)
The 2013 Cabernet Sauvignon is bold, dark and juicy. A great example of the vintage, the 2013 captures the essence of this important Napa Valley vintage. Plums, crème de cassis, cloves menthol and licorice meld together effortlessly. Drink this plump, fruit-driven Cabernet Sauvignon over the next decade or so. The 2013 is flat-out delicious and also a reasonably priced Cabernet Sauvignon, with enough production to be widely available, a winning combination in my book. (Antonio Galloni, Vinous)
9.1
Paul T HB
2 hour decant if not longer needed. Great after opening 2 bottles of 2010 Phelps that were toasted
2 hour decant if not longer needed. Great after opening 2 bottles of 2010 Phelps that were toasted
9.5
Bud Vetter
Paired nicely with burgundy pepper tri tip.
Paired nicely with burgundy pepper tri tip.
9.0
Jay Eagan
Needs time
Needs time
9.1
Christopher Severo
Excellent smooth delicious cab
Excellent smooth delicious cab
9.2
Janet Kenyon
Love ❤️
Love ❤️
10Xavier Valero
At first very oaky. But after a while 1/2 hour the fruit came though. Still young, duh , but very approachable. Should last at least 10 years.
At first very oaky. But after a while 1/2 hour the fruit came though. Still young, duh , but very approachable. Should last at least 10 years.
8.8
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