Joseph Phelps Cabernet Sauvignon Vintage 2016

Joseph Phelps Cabernet Sauvignon Vintage 2016Joseph Phelps fell in love with Napa Vineyards whilst working there on a project for his Colorado construction company. By 1973 he had released his first vintage. Best know for his Cabernet Sauvignon based wines, he soon built a strong reputation and his wines considered Californian Cult Classics. 2016 was an excellent vintage for the region. Typical blend, predominantly Cabernet Sauvignon with a little Petit Verdot, Merlot, Malbec and Cabernet Franc.

The 1989 was an excellent vintage across Germany

wine level mid shoulder

Wet weather and hailstones meant that the vintage was tricky and low yielding

The 1975 vintage plays a part in retaining notable tannin

vintages of the Cuvelier family ownership who purchased the property in 2001

but unmistakably Musar

One of only 5 Haut Medoc estates to be included in the 1855 classification of the Medoc and Graves

the local name for nebbiolo

The acids are somewhat pronounced

No colour evolution at all

A light vintage that turned out better than expected

Sangiovese