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Joseph Phelps

Joseph Phelps Insignia Napa Valley

California

Napa Valley

Joseph Phelps is practically the inventor of the Bordeaux blend in California, and the team has done a wonderful job with the Insignia in 2018. Clarice Turner, who began as a trainee 23 years ago, is now director, with Ashley Hepworth winemaker, and she knows exactly how to get both juice, tension and power out of Cabernet Sauvignon, while still maintaining nuance. A ton of interest and spice. Great persistence through the palate, soft black pepper, rosebud and oyster shell on the finish adds a fragrant, saline twist. I am always a fan of this wine, and love that it showcases the history and quality of Cabernet Sauvignon in Napa.

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Amatør

Stor og mektig - definisjonen av intensitet - textbook Napa Cab. «Mye» som er fint balansert. Pen fruktkvalitet - alkoholen skriker ikke. Har mange år å gå på.

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Category	Red wine
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Producer	Joseph Phelps
Vintages	2018
Country	US, California, Napa Valley
Bottle	75 cl

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