Joseph Phelps Vineyards

2005 Cabernet Sauvignon
 

2005 Cabernet Sauvignon

Publication International Wine Cellar
Author Stephen Tanzer
Date 05-06/08
Award 90 Points
Review Claret-like aromas of blackberry, currant bud, bitter chocolate, licorice and graphite, plus a whiff of garrigue. Juicy and laid-back, with firm, nicely integrated acids . . . This very lively wine should be held for a couple of years.
Publication The Wine News
Date 06-07/2008
Award 93 Points
Review Ripe aromas of blackberry with notes of pecan pie and charred oak. Tasty blackberry fruit with cedar, sweet tobacco and tea flavors. Phelps produces fresh, fruit-forward wines that show very well in their youth and pack plenty of punch for the long haul.
Publication The Wine Spectator
Date 8/31/06
Review (Barrel sample)
Sleek with ripe, vivid black cherry, black currant and raspberry flavors and a hint of mocha. Tannins are ripe and fine-grained.

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