3 hrs in the decanter. Pencil shavings, earth, leather, cool cassis notes. Medium body, good freshness, the initial poopy notes dissipate slowly. Rustic tannines, classically built, very good.
Happy b-day, L.
Even better on day 3!! Saved half a bottle in the fridge. Tannines have softened, fruit is more prominent and darker in aspect. Up 1 point. — 10 years ago
Hints of cherry. Great — 10 years ago
Aromas of wood freshly cut via table or circular saw, caramelized sugar and radial tire - things were looking up. Initial glass was a bit short, which I must say was disappointing after such an auspicious beginning. After a bit of time, she broadened out into an elegant, almost weightless drink. So delicate and pleasant.
— 9 years ago
From magnum. — 10 years ago
Lots of delicious red fruit and very smooth. Loved it. — 9 years ago
Weird, in a good way — 10 years ago
17 August 2013. The Wine Country, Long Beach, CA. — 10 years ago
With Greg & Jill at their friends house — 13 years ago
Mitzi Inglis
Marketing/Public Relations, Joseph Phelps Vineyards
Lots of life left in this wine. What a treat. From 3 liter. #josephphelps biased review — 9 years ago