Joseph Phelps Vineyards
Napa Valley Syrah
One of the best Syrah's I've had in a long time.
One of the best Syrah's I've had in a long time.
Sep 3rd, 2017Surprisingly uninspiring. Some interesting inorganic notes, pretty Ruby red color, but not a lot of fruit, and fairly tanin-dominated for my taste.
Surprisingly uninspiring. Some interesting inorganic notes, pretty Ruby red color, but not a lot of fruit, and fairly tanin-dominated for my taste.
Aug 26th, 2017Supes smooth. Elegant spice. Dark grapes. Smooth finish. Pairs well with spicy food (apparently). $36 drinks like a $55
Supes smooth. Elegant spice. Dark grapes. Smooth finish. Pairs well with spicy food (apparently). $36 drinks like a $55
Apr 22nd, 2016Big, rich, good fruit, substantial grip, should improve in a few yrs
Big, rich, good fruit, substantial grip, should improve in a few yrs
Apr 16th, 2016Fruit forward deep wine with spice and density. A slightly unpleasant metallic note in the mouth. Enjoyed the 2011 vintage more.
Fruit forward deep wine with spice and density. A slightly unpleasant metallic note in the mouth. Enjoyed the 2011 vintage more.
Dec 7th, 2015Slightly acidic with medium plus tannins. Hints of cherries and plums
Slightly acidic with medium plus tannins. Hints of cherries and plums
Nov 27th, 2015A tremendous, fruit forward, wonderful drinking wine. Was perfect with a bolognese. Black fruits and supple mouth feel. Ready to drink now and enjoy.
A tremendous, fruit forward, wonderful drinking wine. Was perfect with a bolognese. Black fruits and supple mouth feel. Ready to drink now and enjoy.
Nov 7th, 2015