Joseph Phelps Cabernet Sauvignon 2019

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Joseph Phelps
Label Name:
 
Cabernet Sauvignon
Vintage:
 
2019
Country:
 
United States
Region:
 
Napa Valley, California
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14.5%
Grape(s):
 
94% Cabernet Sauvignon, 3% Cabernet Franc, 2% Merlot, 1% Malbec
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
5
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Wine Enthusiast 94 (Cellar Selection); James Suckling 94; Vinous 93; Jeb Dunnuck 92–93; Wine Spectator 92; Robert Parker (Wine Advocate) 91–93

Tasting Note
Ripe black cherry, blackberry and cassis with tobacco, vanilla, baking spice, graphite and violet notes. Plush, ripe tannins, balanced acidity and a long, savory finish.

Food Pairing
Western: grilled ribeye, roast lamb, beef stew, aged cheddar. Asian: Korean barbecue (bulgogi), Chinese char siu, braised beef short ribs, rich Sichuan beef dishes.

Production Method
Traditional fermentation and aging (~18 months) in oak (approximately 48% new; blend of French and American barrels); blended from estate and selected grower vineyards across Napa Valley.

Vineyard Info
Joseph Phelps Vineyards, founded by Joe Phelps in the early 1970s, is a prominent Napa Valley estate best known for Insignia; family-operated with multiple estate sites across Napa subregions.