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Joseph Phelps Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley (Estate Grown) 2014
The Winery
Joseph Phelps
Joseph Phelps has developed, over its long and successful history, into one of the most powerful wineries in the entire Napa Valley. This prestigious winery crafts three distinct Bordeaux- style blends including the flagship, Insignia, the exclusive wine club only Backus, and a Napa Valley Cabernet blend, among numerous other varietals. Their flagship wine, Insignia, is now recognized as one of the world’s great wines. Thirty-one of thirty-six vintages have been rated ninety or more points by various wine publications. The 2002 vintage was awarded “Wine of the Year” by Wine Spectator Magazine. The appearance, aroma and palate characteristics are most remarkable for their bold and vibrant expressions. Their level of excellence has persisted as the winery has expanded and developed over generations. Benchmark Wine Group invites you to taste for yourself the epitome of excellence.
Summary
The Joseph Phelps Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley 2014 is a regional blend primarily made of Cabernet Sauvignon (84%), complemented by Merlot (8%), Petit Verdot, Malbec, and Cabernet Franc. Sourced from esteemed estate vineyards in Stags Leap, Oakville, Rutherford, and St. Helena, this wine showcases a medium body with polished tannins and a complex flavor profile. Aromas of dark fruits such as blackcurrant and blackberry intertwine with notes of leather, cedar, and subtle spices like clove. Aged for 18 months in a mix of French and American oak, it achieves a well-rounded structure with a beautiful balance of acidity and a long, flavorful finish, marking it as a powerful and age-worthy Cabernet.
Tasting Notes
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- Phelps is now producing three cuvées of Cabernet Sauvignon – their Napa Valley, their flagship proprietary red Bordeaux blend called Insignia (which they debuted in 1974), and their Oakville steep hillside vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon called Backus. The basic Cabernet Sauvignon, the 2014 Cabernet Sauvignon Napa is 84% Cabernet Sauvignon, 8% Merlot and the rest Petit Verdot, Malbec and Cabernet Franc. It saw 18 months in a combination of both French and American casks. This is their biggest cuvée (27,000 cases) and it is a beauty. The 2014 is supple, with silky tannins, dark plum, blackcurrant and licorice-infused fruit with a touch of spice, a lushness on the attack and mid-palate, and a silky finish. This wine was meant for early drinking, but there is no doubt it has the concentration and overall balance to age nicely for 15-20 years.
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