Joseph Phelps Vineyards

Eisele Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon

9.119 ratings
9.27 pro ratings
Napa Valley, California, USA
Cabernet Sauvignon
Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Pasta, Venison, Tomato-Based, Potato, Pork, Chocolate & Caramel, White Rice, Mushrooms, Beef, Lamb, Chili & Hot Spicy
Top Notes For
Cathy Corison

Owner/Winemaker Corison Winery

9.0

Brett dominates. Jammy. Black cherries emerge. Nice acidity.

Brett dominates. Jammy. Black cherries emerge. Nice acidity.

Apr 1st, 2022
Shay A
9.4

Monthly WTF wine group. Special event this month as Ben provided all ‘80s Napa cabs. A few of us chipped in and provided some whites/bubbly.

Wow. Winner of the flight and tied for WOTN. Blind I would have guessed first or second growth Bordeaux. New leather, pepper, toasted black fruit, fresh squeezed black cherry. Drinking beautifully!

Monthly WTF wine group. Special event this month as Ben provided all ‘80s Napa cabs. A few of us chipped in and provided some whites/bubbly.

Wow. Winner of the flight and tied for WOTN. Blind I would have guessed first or second growth Bordeaux. New leather, pepper, toasted black fruit, fresh squeezed black cherry. Drinking beautifully!

Oct 17th, 2018
Kevin Ortzman

Reminds me of he holidays - spices, cherries and Christmas cookies - spectacular wine!

Reminds me of he holidays - spices, cherries and Christmas cookies - spectacular wine!

Oct 8th, 2016
Jimmy Hayes

Estate Director Mayacamas Vineyard

9.9

Wow. A great wine, on a great night. All put together, in perfect proportions. #california #eisele

Wow. A great wine, on a great night. All put together, in perfect proportions. #california #eisele

Sep 23rd, 2015
Greg Koslosky

From the glory days of Cabernet a stunning bottle with decades of life still!

From the glory days of Cabernet a stunning bottle with decades of life still!

Jul 12th, 2015
Greg Gregory

VA! And I don't mean Veterans Administration. :)

VA! And I don't mean Veterans Administration. :)

Jan 18th, 2014
MDB
9.1

Drink now. Like an old Bordeaux

Drink now. Like an old Bordeaux

Dec 26th, 2020
Joe Kaiser

Wow 1987, decanted for 4.5 hours. On the nose very herbaceous, little sage, thyme. On the palate very fine tannins has a cedar, tertiary phase! Thanks Rick!

Wow 1987, decanted for 4.5 hours. On the nose very herbaceous, little sage, thyme. On the palate very fine tannins has a cedar, tertiary phase! Thanks Rick!

Nov 4th, 2016
ADAM STROMFELD

Some earthy wet towels on the nose. Beautiful fruit is still extremely expressive balanced tannins long finish! Yes this 29 year wine still has it.

Some earthy wet towels on the nose. Beautiful fruit is still extremely expressive balanced tannins long finish! Yes this 29 year wine still has it.

Oct 7th, 2016
Timothy

Had the 87 many times through the past 20 years and unfortunately today is done, rest in peace... I prefer to stick to memories of when it use to have a lovely and elegant forward fruit that could make me smile even on the toughest day.

Had the 87 many times through the past 20 years and unfortunately today is done, rest in peace... I prefer to stick to memories of when it use to have a lovely and elegant forward fruit that could make me smile even on the toughest day.

Sep 23rd, 2015