Tom Garland

9.4

1hour decant(some chunky/fine sediment). A striking still dark magenta color with little bricking. On the nose: Inviting notes of sweet red/blue fruit, smoked meat, floral, worn leather, nutmeg, wet forest floor. Taste: velvety, smooth, elegant, savory mature wine with dried cherries, cocoa, leather, scorched earth, and a minerally mocha long lingering finish. YUM!! — 6 months ago

with Brenda

Pierre-Alain Chenour

9.0

Distinctive bouquet characterised by aromas of black and red fruits, intensified by woody and smoky notes. The wine reveals delicious mouthfilling backed by beautiful fullness and velvety tannins. A harmonious combination that produces a silky, warm wine that perfectly reflects the nature of its terroir. — 7 months ago

Conrad Green

9.4

Pure and dense. Lean and focused. Black pepper, garrigue, gnarly fruit. Hints of iodine and tang. Still young — 8 months ago

with Matt

Zach D

8.9

I was expecting an over-oaked style at 13.5 abv. Pleasantly surprised. As this was not the case. A nice balance of ripe orchard fruits and hint of spice, finish with slight bitter almond. Lacks density on the mid palate. Apparently this is a WS top 100 wine? No way. — 10 months ago

emilie cycz

9.0

Nice yellow color. Vibrant bubbles. Citrus flavor with pineapple notes. The mouth-feel is vibrant — 4 years ago

Justin

9.2

QPR. Get more. Entry level Burgundy. — 5 years ago

Paul Woolls

9.2

Amazingly fresh for 40 years — 9 years ago

with Mike

Levi Glenn

9.2

Love the acid and style of this wine. Didn't quite stand up against the richer wines in this flight, but again it's is own animal. Lots of carbonic character. Day two it lost that primary effervescence and showed much more weight on the palate. Definitely the outlier in the group. Would like to see this with at least 5 years of age. — 10 years ago

Nathaniel Vitan

9.1

2008. Tart red fruits, Gevrey funk, nice acid. Still quite youthful. — 11 years ago

Damian

9.4

Nose of dark and red fruit, tar, baking spice and some floral notes. Medium acidity plus acidity, long finish, plum, black pepper, well integrated tannins that is present but not in your face, black tea. — a year ago

Somm David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.3

This is classic JP Quarter Moon.

The 18 has nice evolution while holding its vineyard characters. It shows medium dark fruits; black cherries, blackberries, strawberries, nicely layered spice & baking spices, mid red flowers, excellent acidity and a finish that is elegant, well balanced-knitted and lasts 90 seconds.

It’s the most wonderful time of the year! — 6 months ago

Mark Mannebach

9.3

Bright cherry and blueberry up front. Long smooth finish with a little spice — 8 months ago

Conrad Green

9.2

Inky and deep. Dark plum. Gnarly stuff underneath. Muscular for a shamble. Needs time? — 8 months ago

with Paul and Ara

Alvaro Bustillos

9.1

Ypo mexico — 10 months ago

Lars Miller

9.4

Floral nose, with complex palate. Slightly tart, with ripe tart cherries. While light, it has a more full mouth feel than expected. Quite nice! You won't find a Pinot like this anywhere else! Score 1 for the Russian River Valley! — 4 years ago

V

10

With Dawn, like French wine - great mouth taste and nice finish — 7 years ago

Norberto Freddi

9.3

1990 slowly openning up. beautiful — 10 years ago

Michael Smith

9.0

Solid and satisfying. — 10 years ago

Mike Rowley

10

One of my favorites. Delicate but not weak red cherry. Easy breezy drinking. A smooth balance of fruit and acid. — 11 years ago

Andrew McIntyre

9.3

Love this wine and producer. Maybe a little too far a long for its age but still so enjoyable. Good value, quality wine. Paired with beef wellington — 6 months ago

RustyR

9.4

JG. M. Open good — 6 months ago

John Hagood

9.0

Probably from last Chambers sampler. 11/8/25 Cold Night. Very dark pour, potent scent out of bottle. Black fruits on nose. Moderate tannins. Solid sediments on second day. — 8 months ago

Mark S.

9.1

Deep cherry red. Cassis, blue and black berry. Oak and subtle vanilla. Good concentration. Sweetness M Acidity M Tannin M+ Smooth Silky Joseph Phelps Vineyards Estate Grown Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 19 @3400, xiaduo - Laz, 251016 — 8 months ago

Amy

9.0

had at bistro du midi, $26/glass- loooved!!! — 8 months ago

Timothy Eustis

Wine Director, Red Lion Inn

9.2

There are two kinds of st Joseph. This is one of the good ones. Long finish. Complex. Quite serious. — 2 years ago

Ben Christen

9.6

Delicious. Tasted like more. Great blue fruit coolness. — 5 years ago

with Ellen

Raul Puga

9.3

Great fruit and balance. Nice finish — 9 years ago

with Carlos and Joe

Mike Newman

9.7

Wow. Excellent. 2008 — 11 years ago

Nichelle Renk

9.4

Smooth fruit-forward medium-bodied cab — 11 years ago