2014 Joseph Phelps Cabernet Sauvignon Estate Grown Napa Valley

Community Tasting Notes (90) Avg Score: 91.6 points

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  4/19/2024 - bestdamncab Likes this wine: 93 Points

  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.

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  2/22/2024 - dfcrutcher Likes this wine: 93 Points

  Rich, smooth and concentrated with blackberry, currant and plum. Still young. Could use a bit more of an acidic bite.

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  12/12/2023 - Dine&Vine Likes this wine: 92 Points

  PnP. Same tasting notes as my last bottle, though this one was extra smooth but still had some freshness at the end. Not overly extracted, which I like. Seems like it’s at the apex but could hold here for a couple years.

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  11/11/2023 - VinhoVerde Likes this wine: 92 Points

  Medium dark red color. Fragrant herb, tobacco, cassis, and hint of balsamic in the bouquet. Very complex. On the palate, it’s has a smooth, soft, entry. Medium to full-bodied with ripe dark fruit. Mild tannins in the finish, it’s very enjoyable for current drinking. Excellent varietal definition and very good length.
  The Phelps “standard” Cabernet Sauvignon bottling is one of the best and most consistent around. I often prefer it to many California reserve Cabernets than can often be too oaky and over extracted for my taste. This wine is right in my wheelhouse and an excellent value as well.

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  9/16/2023 - jzebrack Likes this wine: 93 Points

  We have found the regular old Phelps cab's to age wonderfully. Doesn't matter what vintage. They easily age at least 10 years, and drink silky smooth.

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