Chris Phelps Wines
Ad Vivum Sleeping Lady Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon
Yountville, Napa Valley, California, USA
It is time for my #FridayCabernetfix.
Inky in color with a short purple rim.
Fruity nose of blackberries, sweet plums, cedar, vanilla, licorice, spices, chocolates, tobacco, herbs, light earth and black pepper.
Full-bodied with medium acidity and long legs.
Dry and fruit forward on the palate with black currants, blackberries, cedar, cola, vanilla, spices, espresso, light herbs, chocolates and peppercorn
Long finish with round tannins and tangy cherries.
This 6 year old Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley is drinking beautifully now, and very approachable right out of the bottle.
This Single Vineyard Cabernet is powerful and spicy. Fruit forward and elegant. Easy drinking and good by itself as a sipping wine.
Feels young, but already delicious, and will continue to age nicely in the 10 years and beyond.
100% Cabernet Sauvignon grapes were aged in (70% new) French oak barrels for 20 months.
14.4% alcohol by volume.
92 points.
$170.
It is time for my #FridayCabernetfix.
Inky in color with a short purple rim.
Fruity nose of blackberries, sweet plums, cedar, vanilla, licorice, spices, chocolates, tobacco, herbs, light earth and black pepper.
Full-bodied with medium acidity and long legs.
Dry and fruit forward on the palate with black currants, blackberries, cedar, cola, vanilla, spices, espresso, light herbs, chocolates and peppercorn
Long finish with round tannins and tangy cherries.
This 6 year old Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley is drinking beautifully now, and very approachable right out of the bottle.
This Single Vineyard Cabernet is powerful and spicy. Fruit forward and elegant. Easy drinking and good by itself as a sipping wine.
Feels young, but already delicious, and will continue to age nicely in the 10 years and beyond.
100% Cabernet Sauvignon grapes were aged in (70% new) French oak barrels for 20 months.
14.4% alcohol by volume.
92 points.
$170.
Deep garnet color. Aromas of black cherry, baking spices (cinnamon and clove) and dark chocolate. Full bodied wines- incredible black fruit, cassis and solid finish.
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98 Points - The Wine Independent
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98 Points - Decanter
Deep garnet color. Aromas of black cherry, baking spices (cinnamon and clove) and dark chocolate. Full bodied wines- incredible black fruit, cassis and solid finish.
š
98 Points - The Wine Independent
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98 Points - Decanter