Joseph Phelps, Napa Valley, Cabernet Sauvignon 2002 Piedmont lingering finish

lingering finish

Bach playing in the background

but wonderfully suave for Petite

which is unheard of except at top domaines like Bize-Leroy

Once in the cellar

Joseph Phelps, Napa Valley, Cabernet Sauvignon 2002 Piedmont lingering finishInto 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