Joseph Phelps Vineyards

Backus Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2005

9.4

1hour decant(some chunky/fine sediment). A striking still dark magenta color with little bricking. On the nose: Inviting notes of sweet red/blue fruit, smoked meat, floral, worn leather, nutmeg, wet forest floor. Taste: velvety, smooth, elegant, savory mature wine with dried cherries, cocoa, leather, scorched earth, and a minerally mocha long lingering finish. YUM!! — 4 days ago

with Brenda

Brenda, Paul and 13 others liked this

Paul T HB

I had a 1997 just over 2 years ago. Even with a 4 hour decant it wouldn’t budge. Still have a mag of 97, I don’t know when to even think about opening that one.

Tom Garland

@Paul T HB Nice. The 05 still looked young and had such a classic feel to it. But, its peak has past....still drank well, and has more years of savory pleasure to go.

Josh Phelps

Grounded California Cabernet Sauvignon 2023

Barry Shailes

Freebie from the salon event. Very nice. — 2 months ago

Joseph Phelps Vineyards

Quarter Moon Vineyard Pinot Noir 2018

Mark Mannebach

9.3

Bright cherry and blueberry up front. Long smooth finish with a little spice — 2 months ago

Joseph Phelps Vineyards

Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2002

Somm David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.3

Merry Christmas 2025! 🎅🎄🎁 🍷 ❄️ ⛄️

23 yrs since birth and 21 yrs in bottle and the evolution is beautiful. Perfect w/the ribroast.

Fruits still holding with excellent integration. Blackberries, black plum to pudding, strawberries, raspberries, black cherries, sandalwood, soft, dark spices with gentle heat, mocha powder, some milk chocolate, caramel notes, understated graphite, anise to some black licorice, gravel, dry stone, used tobacco & leather, mid berry cola presence, dry twig, moist clays, red, dark florals with a violet frame, excellent acidity, well; made, balanced, tensioned, structured with an elegant finish that lasts nearly two- minutes and falls of soft earthiness & soft spice. — 13 days ago

Julie, Severn and 11 others liked this

Phelps Creek Vineyards

Le Petit Columbia Gorge Pinot Noir

Bridget Meagher

8.9

Beaujolais style carbonic maceration Josh — 25 days ago

Joseph Phelps Vineyards

Insignia Estate Grown Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2018

Jan A

9.5

Needs a lot more time! — 2 months ago

Scott@Mister, Martijn and 15 others liked this

GaryWEdwards

I have 2010 and 2013 .. Just n the edge of very good. A great offering from Cali.

Joseph Phelps Vineyards

Insignia Estate Grown Napa Valley Red Wine

leon egozi

9.6

NY wine spectator event — 3 months ago

Juan, Shay and 4 others liked this

Joseph Phelps Vineyards

Pastorale Vineyard Pinot Noir 2018

Somm David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.3

This is classic JP Quarter Moon.

The 18 has nice evolution while holding its vineyard characters. It shows medium dark fruits; black cherries, blackberries, strawberries, nicely layered spice & baking spices, mid red flowers, excellent acidity and a finish that is elegant, well balanced-knitted and lasts 90 seconds.

It’s the most wonderful time of the year! — 17 days ago

Paul, Ming and 7 others liked this

Ming L

How would you compare it to the Freestone bottling @Somm David T ?

Somm David T

Not dissimilar but this fuller & a bit more depth & complexity.

Ming L

Noted with thanks!

Joseph Phelps Vineyards

Insignia Auction Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2016

Anthony Cammarata Jr.

9.5

This Napa wine is a blend of the best flavors. Blackberry, plum, cherries, mocha, cedar, oak, spices, and floral notes with a long, polished finish. Wow!!! — a month ago

with Daniel

Joseph Phelps Vineyards

Estate Grown Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2019

Mark S.

9.1

Deep cherry red. Cassis, blue and black berry. Oak and subtle vanilla. Good concentration. Sweetness M Acidity M Tannin M+ Smooth Silky Joseph Phelps Vineyards Estate Grown Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 19 @3400, xiaduo - Laz, 251016 — 3 months ago