16 Wine Reviews Found

  • Winery: Joseph Phelps
96 Points

Joseph Phelps Cabernet Sauvignon Napa 2015

This lush and full-bodied Cabernet offers seriously impressive structure, bold dark fruit, and tremendous complexity. Sumptuous aromas of currant, blackberry, plum and hints of tobacco develop on the palate to include dark chocolate and roasted espresso. Offering both pure Napa fruit and subtle minerality, this Cabernet is destined to age beautifully for at least a... Read Full Review
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Joseph Phelps Pinot Noir Freestone 2021

This majestic new Pinot is brimming with ripe raspberry, cherry, blood orange and fresh herbs, leading to a silky textured palate, with layers of currant, black tea, sweet baking spices and vanilla that crescendo with a creamy finish. Reminiscent of favorite Kistler or Kosta Browne, this gorgeous discovery is perfectly enjoyable now (decanting recommended prior... Read Full Review
96+ Points

Joseph Phelps Pinot Noir Pastorale 2013

This intoxicatingly aromatic Pinot is brimming with ripe raspberry, cherry, blood orange and fresh herbs, leading to a rich and textured palate, with layers of currant, black tea, sweet baking spices and vanilla, culminating with a balanced and elegant finish. Reminiscent of favorite Kistler or Kosta Browne, this gorgeous discovery is perfectly enjoyable now through... Read Full Review
97 Points

Joseph Phelps Cabernet Sauvignon Napa 2016

One of Napa Valley’s finest values year in, year out, the Baby Insignia returns in full form with the oh so lovable 2016 vintage. A classy nose and the silky palate are rich in dark fruits and sexy new oak, black cherry, plum, cassis, sage, blackberry, baking cocoa, exotic sweet spices, graphite and pencil lead,... Read Full Review
97 Points

Joseph Phelps Cabernet Sauvignon Napa 2019

This gem ranks atop the short list of Napa’s finest values under $100 once again. The ‘Baby Insignia’ 2019 boasts an ultra-velvety texture (‘smooth as butter’ commented one team member) plus deeply delicious notes of dark fruit and cocoa nibs on the satisfying finish. Our panel was intrigued by the distinguished mélange of exotic herbs... Read Full Review
97 Points

Joseph Phelps Cabernet Sauvignon Napa 2021

Another impressive vintage of the Phelps Cabernet, which continues to ascend to the top of the heap of Napa reds at this price point. Seamless and elegantly-balanced, with a richness to the jammy fruit that makes this a lot of fun. It’s loaded with blueberry, currant and lavender and supported by beautiful mineral notes and... Read Full Review
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Joseph Phelps Pinot Noir Pastorale 2023

The 2023 Pastorale Vineyard Pinot Noir is a wildly seductive Sonoma Coast Pinot bursting with dark raspberry, black cherry, blood orange, and sweet vanilla spice, all wrapped in a silky, exuberant texture that practically glides across the palate. Hedonistic but energetic, it delivers loads of juicy dark red fruit, subtle grip, and a fresh vibrancy.... Read Full Review
97 Points

Joseph Phelps Sauvignon Blanc Napa Estate 2024

A thrilling new Sauvignon Blanc of remarkable polish and pedigree, this wine opens with a gorgeous bouquet of lemon drop, grapefruit, passionfruit, lime zest, green apple, crushed slate, fresh grass, and a subtle lift of spearmint. On the palate, it is beautifully balanced, marrying tropical fruit intensity with crystalline minerality, creamy vanilla-kissed oak, and a... Read Full Review
99+ Points

Joseph Phelps Insignia 2022

We’ve judged the last twenty vintages of Insignia, and the new 2022 is a strong contender for the most immediately irresistible! Aromas of blackberry, dark chocolate, mint, sweet tobacco, and violets captivate from the start. The full-bodied palate is framed by silky, polished tannins, unfolding into flashy layers of fig, blueberry, espresso bean, and a... Read Full Review
96 Points

Joseph Phelps “Freestone” Pinot Noir 2021

This majestic new Pinot is brimming with ripe raspberry, cherry, blood orange and fresh herbs, leading to a silky textured palate, with layers of currant, black tea, sweet baking spices and vanilla that crescendo with a creamy finish. Reminiscent of favorite Kistler or Kosta Browne, this gorgeous discovery is perfectly enjoyable now (decanting recommended prior... Read Full Review