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Friday, February 11, 2022 - Shy nose with cab. sav. features. The palate is a fairly tight package, fruit is not ripe and wide, nothing like recently tasted Robert Craig cab. sav. Mt. Veeder or Etude cab. sav. of the same vintage, instead the expression is focused and firm, dark cassis fruit, graphite, anise, hints of violets, cedar and a bit salty feel. Good fresh acidity and resolved but still present tannins complement the quite harmonious set-up. The finish is long and gum drying. This is very enjoyable and drinking well now, no need to rush though.

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  • Comment posted by seijaro:

    2/11/2022 10:14:00 AM - You write a good review but I don't get why you don't put a number on it... A is 90 and above, B is 80-89, C is 70-79. It really helps me understand how much you liked it.

  • Comment posted by Lype:

    2/11/2022 10:20:00 AM - Thank you seijaro for your comment, I see you point (no pun intended). I rate this 90-91 p.

  • Comment posted by seijaro:

    2/11/2022 6:46:00 PM - Thank you!

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1999 Joseph Phelps Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley

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