Joseph Phelps 2017 Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley, California

2017 Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon

The Joseph Phelps 2017 Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley, California is a rich and full-bodied red wine with a perfect balance of fruitiness and tannins. This luscious wine offers a complex array of flavors that unfold beautifully with each sip, showcasing the essence of the renowned Cabernet Sauvignon varietal. The wine's structure is elegant and refined, with a subtle hint of acidity that enhances the overall drinking experience. It is a true representation of the exceptional winemaking craft that Napa Valley is known for, making it a delightful choice for any wine enthusiast.

Tasting notes:

The 2017 Cabernet Sauvignon has expressive blueberry, boysenberry, and baking spice aromatics. A fresh and inviting wine with unfolding layers of juicy raspberry and red cherry, nutmeg, cedar, and graphite with a medium-full body, seamless, integrated tannins, and a lengthy finish.

Graphite

Blueberry

Baking Spice

Flavor profile:

Acidity Low

Low Pronounced

Body Medium Full

Very Light Full

Fruit Intensity Medium

Low Pronounced

Sweetness Dry

Bone Dry Sweet

Tannin Medium

Low Pronounced

Region:

Napa County

It may be small, but when it comes to American wine regions, they do not come much bigger than Napa County. Home to the famous Napa Valley, which comprises most of its area, the Napa name has gained global recognition for its exceptional wines—especially its Bordeaux varieties. Most Napa County wineries choose to be more location-specific when labeling their wine, listing the name of sub-regions like Yountville, Los Carneros or Rutherford to capitalize on the name recognition. However, with such an abundance of high-quality grapes grown across the region, plenty of négociant winemakers blend fruit from different sub-regions. This gives Napa County wines excellent regional balance, taking advantage of different terroirs and mesoclimates.

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