Tasting Notes 12,778 found

70% CS, 25% M, 5% CF/PV. Nice, rich, brilliant color, hint of CO2 on nose, lots of rich fruit, deep, well rounded, spice present, very rich, thick, rounded, supple wine, almost a hint of chocolate richness on the finish, one of the last wines to be picked. (96 views)

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50% M, 35% CS, 15% CF, Shows bright red color in the glass, more perfume on the nose, great, rich, round, but has backbone, different taste than previous today, less acid, good bite of wood. (76 views)

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70% CSS, 20% M, 10% CF, dark red/purple color in the glass, brighter, richer, sharper, more focused than previous 3 wines, lots of medium wood and tannins but should soften. Bought this on futures in California. (146 views)

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50% Merlot, 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, won't age long, open and more forward than Corbin or Jacobins, medium body, hint of barnyard on the nose. (66 views)

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60% Merlot, 40% Cabernet Franc, rounder and softer than the Haut Corbin, brighter color, great nose with pepper and Franc, lots of rich fruit. (58 views)

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Bright red in the glass, 60% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Cabernet Franc, lots of very young fruit, mouth drying taste, new wood, needs time. (74 views)

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Nose of dark fruit, spring flowers and allspice, same on the palate, medium body, tasty, touch simple, opened the second and third nights, score went from 86 to 88 points, fairly fruit forward, good acid, medium finish, nice aftertaste, enjoy the next 3 years, $10 makes for great QPR here. (376 views)

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Nose of cherry, strawberry, and raspberry, same on the palate, big body, tasty, sweet fruit then a bitter taste on the mid palate prevents cloying fruit, medium finish, lovely aftertaste, under $10 so an easy "beat the heat" sipper. (134 views)

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Joseph Phelps Vineyards Spring Release Event (Joseph Phelps Vineyards, Napa Valley): Nose of rich fruit, black cherry, black currants, old time cabernet sauvignon nose, same on the palate, big body, mouth filling fruit, rich fruit, very tasty, delicious, at peak, savory, elegant, long finish, lovely finish, long, flavorful aftertaste, 2 pours. Great vintage and it shows it today!!!! (157 views)

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Joseph Phelps Vineyards Spring Release Event (Joseph Phelps Vineyards, Napa Valley): Poured from a 6-liter bottle. Nose of black berry, black cherry, plum, allspice, and spring flowers, same on the palate, big body, very tasty, young wine, in this format it needs 7 years to peak, hints of soft tannins on the lovely, long finish and lovely aftertaste, what a treat, enjoyed 3 pours. (352 views)

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Joseph Phelps Vineyards Spring Release Event (Joseph Phelps Vineyards, Napa Valley): Tasted twice today. I have always enjoyed Napa Cabernet Sauvignon from this vintage and this was no exception. Nose of black berry, black cherry, with lots of allspice, and spring flowers, same on the palate, with perfect winery storage this showed very tasty, at peak, but suggest you enjoy soon, reminded me of 1988 Dunn Napa, medium/big body, lovely, flavorful finish, and a flavorful aftertaste of sweet fruit. (135 views)

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Joseph Phelps Vineyards Spring Release Event (Joseph Phelps Vineyards, Napa Valley): $262.50 futures, $375 retail. Enjoyed 4 pours today. Nose of mint, roasted black berry tarts, black currants, earth, chocolate, and lovely, rich cabernet fruit, same on the palate, big body, fruit forward, smooth, lovely, long finish, and a lovely aftertaste, wonder where the tannins were today (?), guess it needs 8 years to peak. Right after the 2012 Insignia pour this killed it. (218 views)

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Joseph Phelps Vineyards Spring Release Event (Joseph Phelps Vineyards, Napa Valley): Poured from magnum. $240 Winery release price. Nose of black cherry, rich fruit, and black berry, same on the palate, medium amount of soft tannins, very tasty, medium/big body, slightly harsh on the palate and finish, mouth filling, needs 7 years to peak, medium/long finish, enjoyed 3 pours, lovely aftertaste. (749 views)

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Joseph Phelps Vineyards Spring Release Event (Joseph Phelps Vineyards, Napa Valley): $60 winery retail 375ml bottle. Nose of honey, melon, and citrus, same on the palate, medium body, tasty, touch simple, everything is here but not for me, short/medium finish, nice aftertaste. (131 views)

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Joseph Phelps Vineyards Spring Release Event (Joseph Phelps Vineyards, Napa Valley): $100 winery retail. Nose of black berry, black currant, black cherry, and earth, same on the palate, tasty, medium/big body, medium amount of soft tannins, seductive fruit, opened slowly but opened, well balanced, medium/long finish, lovely aftertaste, enjoyed 3 pours this afternoon, given the price, pass. (469 views)

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