2008 Cabernet Sauvignon
| Publication | The Wine Advocate |
| Author | Robert Parker |
| Date | December 23, 2010 |
| Award | 90 Points |
| Review | 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon is an impressive version. Their 1975 Cabernet Sauvignon is still alive at age 35. The 2008's dense ruby/purple color is followed by an attractive bouquet of crème de cassis and charcoal. Revealing full-bodied richness and lots of depth, it is one of the finest regular Cabernet Sauvignons Phelps has made in many years. The tannins have sweetened over the last year and this impressively endowed effort, while approachable now, should age for 20+ years. |
| Publication | JamesSuckling.com |
| Author | James Suckling |
| Date | June 2011 |
| Award | 92 Points |
| Review | Plenty of aromas of spices and tobacco on the nose. It shows lots of ripe fruit with round tannins... Long and juicy on the finish. Savory and sexy. |
| Publication | The Press Democrat |
| Author | Peg Melnik |
| Date | August 22, 2011 |
| Review | A cab with a great core of fruit and ripe tannins. Deep flavors. Notes of blackberry, plum, herbs and spice. A hint of chocolate. Nice length. |
| Publication | WineReviewOnline.com |
| Author | Robert Whitley |
| Date | May 2011 |
| Award | 95 Points |
| Review | The '08 Phelps Cab is one of the finest Phelps Cabs in years, a well-proportioned stunner that exhibits density on the palate with layered black fruit flavors, an underpinning of supple tannin and firm acidity, and hints of cedar, forest floor and spice. Drink this impressive Napa Cab now, or cellar it for up to 15 years. |
