Joseph Phelps Cabernet Sauvignon 2013

Rating91

Price75.00

Vintage2013

VarietalCabernet Sauvignon

AppellationNapa Valley

WineryJoseph Phelps Vineyards

CategoryRed Wine

Aging ProgramAged for eighteen months in 45% new oak barrels (55% French, 45% American) and 55% two-year-old French and American oak barrels

Oak OriginFrench and American

Blend87% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Merlot, 3% Petit Verdot, 3% Malbec and 2% Cabernet Franc

The Joseph Phelps Cabernet Sauvignon 2013 brims with lush berry flavor and complex undertones. Made from Napa Valley grapes grown in the long and warm 2013 growing season, this wine benefits from elegantly ripened fruit and meticulous handling. Aromas of blackberry and blueberry are made richer with undertones of baking spices and tobacco. Flavors of dark berries, graphite, and cocoa envelope the palate with full-bodied and dense flavor. The oak is expertly integrated and sweet tannins complement a lingering finish. Enjoy this rich red with braised beef or Portobello mushroom dishes.

Taste SummaryBerry, Blueberry, Blackberry, Chocolate

Wine QualitiesFull-bodied, Rich