Joseph Phelps Cabernet Sauvignon 2021

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Joseph Phelps
Label Name:
 
Cabernet Sauvignon
Vintage:
 
2021
Country:
 
United States
Region:
 
Napa Valley, California
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14.5%
Grape(s):
 
Cabernet Sauvignon (~92%), Petit Verdot, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Malbec.
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
5
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Wine Enthusiast 94 pts; James Suckling 94 pts; Wine Spectator 93 pts; Jeb Dunnuck 92 pts; Robert Parker/Wine Advocate ~92–93 pts

Tasting Note
Dense blackcurrant, blackberry and cassis with tobacco, cedar, dark chocolate and pencil-shaving notes. Full-bodied, layered, rich tannins and savory spice, finishing long and focused.

Food Pairing
Grilled ribeye, roast lamb, beef stew, braised short ribs; Asian pairings: Korean BBQ (galbi), Cantonese roast duck/char siu, mildly spiced Sichuan beef or hoisin-glazed dishes.

Production Method
Small-lot fermentation, matured ~18 months in a mix of French and American oak (reports note ~half American oak), blended from multiple Napa sites and bottled after oak aging.

Vineyard Info
Joseph Phelps Vineyards, founded 1973 in St. Helena, farms estate sites across Napa and Sonoma; flagship Insignia debuted 1974. Acquired by Moët Hennessy (LVMH) in 2022.