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1996 Joseph Phelps Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley
Cabernet Sauvignon
- USA
- California
- Napa Valley
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Community Tasting Notes 51
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gphil Likes this wine: 90 points
February 15, 2023 - Still going, very enjoyable! Cola, spices, very long finish.
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glebar2 wrote: 90 points
September 27, 2020 - Still drinking very well, although clearly on the fade. As others have said, opens up nicely after about 20-30 minutes, becoming an excellent expression of the grape and place. Elegant and refined, even as it fades from time.
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SadEdjo wrote: 89 points
October 18, 2019 - Big cassis on the nose. Initially somewhat sour and reductive. Once aired out, it was still a little sour, sour cherry and disappointingly thin. Drink up
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spacewrangler wrote: 91 points
January 7, 2019 - In a great spot. Decant it, gives the fruit more depth and weight. No rush to drink well stored bottles.
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Rbtrage wrote: 92 points
December 4, 2018 - From magnum. Medium to full body. Very well aged and in its prime drinking window. Excellent!
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By Stephen Tanzer
May/June 1998, IWC Issue #78 (link)(Joseph Phelps Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley) Subscribe to see review text.
Wine Definition
- Vintage 1996
- Type Red
- Producer Joseph Phelps
- Varietal Cabernet Sauvignon
- Designation n/a
- Vineyard n/a
- Country USA
- Region California
- SubRegion Napa Valley
- Appellation Napa Valley
- UPC Code 010465208903
Community Holdings
- Pending Delivery 1 (0%)
- In Cellars 393 (49%)
- Consumed 408 (51%)
Food Pairing
No food pairings available.
Who Likes This Wine
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- ProducerJoseph Phelps
- VarietyCabernet Sauvignon
- CountryUSA
- RegionCalifornia
- SubRegionNapa Valley
- AppellationNapa Valley
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