Joseph Phelps Cabernet Sauvignon 2018

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Joseph Phelps
Label Name:
 
Cabernet Sauvignon
Vintage:
 
2018
Country:
 
United States
Region:
 
Napa Valley
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14.5%
Grape(s):
 
97% Cabernet Sauvignon, 2% Cabernet Franc, 1% Malbec
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Wine Spectator 93; James Suckling 96; Vinous (Antonio Galloni) 93; Robert Parker's Wine Advocate 92; Jeb Dunnuck 92. Approx

Tasting Note
Concentrated blackcurrant, blackberry and plum with graphite, cedar, pencil shavings and floral lift. Fresh acid and firm, grainy tannins give structure; long, mineral-tinged finish with cocoa and menthol notes.

Food Pairing
Western: grilled ribeye, roast lamb, braised short ribs, aged cheddar. Asian: Korean BBQ (bulgogi), Sichuan pepper beef, char siu, Malaysian beef rendang.

Production Method
Estate- and contracted-fruit vinification; traditional fermentation with extended maceration. Aged 18 months in oak: 40% new (French/American split) and 60% one- to two-year-old French and American barrels.

Vineyard Info
Joseph Phelps Vineyards, family-owned since 1973, farms multiple Napa estate sites (St. Helena, Oak Knoll, Stags Leap, Rutherford, South Napa) and is known for its flagship Insignia Bordeaux blend.