Tasting Notes 12,772 found

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. (42 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. (67 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!!!! (97 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. (223 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. (83 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. (107 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. (445 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. (73 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. (246 views)

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Joseph Phelps Vineyards Spring Release Event (Joseph Phelps Vineyards, Napa Valley): $135 winery retail. Nose of sweet and sour fruit, spring flowers, and cherry fruit, same on the palate, fruit forward, medium body, tasty, medium finish, and medium aftertaste. No way today or any day. (123 views)

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Joseph Phelps Vineyards Spring Release Event (Joseph Phelps Vineyards, Napa Valley): A pleasant surprise, lovely citrus nose with honeydew melon, medium body, very tasty, moth filling fruit, elegant, savory, medium/long finish and lovely aftertaste. I was impressed until the $185 bottle price. Aubert, Kistler, and most Premier Cru White Burgundy are half the price and equal or better tasting. (78 views)

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Joseph Phelps Vineyards Spring Release Event (Joseph Phelps Vineyards, Napa Valley): Pale color in the glass. small amount of tiny bubble, slightly chilled, short pour, yeast, citrus, and not much else, quickly warmed in the glass-served outside in the afternoon, too bad for me. Ouch-at $100 or at any price!! (70 views)

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Nose of barnyard, cherry, cedar, allspice, same on the palate, big body, tasty, at peak and enjoy over the next 5 years, long, lovely finish. (123 views)

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Nose of rich, red cherry fruit, same on the palate, tasty, fairly fruit forward, 3 years to peak, big body, opened more in the glass as the evening went on, long, long finish, great QPR at $10 a bottle. (45 views)

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Nose of blueberry, black cherry, plum, and spring flowers, same on the palate, medium body, almost medium/big body, tasty, smooth, easy to sip and savor, fruit forward, needs 2 years to peak, good acid, small amount of soft tannins on the medium/long finish, lovely aftertaste, great Costco price point, back label photo uploaded. (122 views)

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