Joseph Phelps, Napa Valley, Cabernet Sauvignon 2002 Pennsylvania Blend: 92% Cabernet Sauvignon

Blend: 92% Cabernet Sauvignon

and exuberant version of the 2006

with silky mouthfeel and still an ample amount of fruit

finishing with a hint of smoke

with raspberry

Joseph Phelps, Napa Valley, Cabernet Sauvignon 2002 Pennsylvania Blend: 92% Cabernet SauvignonInto neck 94 Points CellarTracker I have been writing about older Phelps Napa vintages until the cows come home. This started at 93 but when we had the back half of our steak buffet (Porterhouse, NY & Ribeye) it blossomed. It is pure finesse, elegance, integration & evolution. These do not sing until they are 15 20 years old. Fruit & earth balance and elegance. Nothing that bites back. If you like this producer, you owe it to yourself to seek out a