Joseph Phelps, Napa Valley, Cabernet Sauvignon 2002 Sauvignon Blanc The moderating effect of the

The moderating effect of the southern ocean in conjunction with the site’s elevation provides finer red fruit characteristics

Unctuously textured

In short order it became apparent that the promise he was seeking lay in the Sta

It could not be more different in style than the 2009 tasted alongside it

The wine is deep garnet in color with aromas reminiscent of black currant

Joseph Phelps, Napa Valley, Cabernet Sauvignon 2002 Sauvignon Blanc The moderating effect of theInto neck 94 Points CellarTracker I have been writing about older Phelps Napa vintages until the cows come home. This started at 93 but when we had the back half of our steak buffet (Porterhouse, NY & Ribeye) it blossomed. It is pure finesse, elegance, integration & evolution. These do not sing until they are 15 20 years old. Fruit & earth balance and elegance. Nothing that bites back. If you like this producer, you owe it to yourself to seek out a