Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon

Rib Cover follow up. Brighter, riper fruits with mid Chinese five spice than the La Dome de Montrose.

Still better in 3-5 years. It will hold there with a slow decline over another 5 years.

Very good, but will be even better in a couple years.

Deep and dark ruby red. Dark spices on the nose with some cocoa, dark fruits and earthiness. Undertones of dark floral notes, and a touch of leather. Medium tannins (6.5/10) and acidity. Dark red berries on the palate with some dustiness, dark cocoa, and black cherries. Medium bodied with a long finish. Drink till 2020.

Well structured and ready to drink. However if you waited for 3-5 more it wouldn't hurt the wine. Loads of dark fruit, mocha and ample oak. The tannins are pronounced. This is a full bodied wine and is wonderfully balanced.

I wonderful example of what is produced at Phelps.

Currants, cassis, nice balance.

Haven't had this vintage in a while. It's aging gracefully and will be even better in 5 years. #josephphelps biased review

Good nose of black berries, some Green and lactic notes.

Cork held up but broke when removing it. Need to strain when pouring but still good!

Very well balanced single varietal. Smooth balance between fruit, tannins, acid. Surprisingly, lots of raspberries and fewer cherries. Warm oak, dusty, warm gravel. I liked this wine- smooth and not overpowering like many non-blended cabs.