Joseph Phelps, Napa Valley, Cabernet Sauvignon 2002 Sauvignon Blanc (AG) (3/2018)

(AG) (3/2018)

If you are lucky enough to have a bottle in your cellar

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

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

Very different than my last bottle

Joseph Phelps, Napa Valley, Cabernet Sauvignon 2002 Sauvignon Blanc (AG) (3/2018)Into 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