1989 Joseph Phelps Cabernet Sauvignon 1500mlTasting Notes The 1989 Joseph Phelps Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley is considered a solid but now mature wine, originally praised for its cedar, tobacco, vanilla, cassis, and red currant notes, though bottles today may vary significantly depending on storage, with some showing elegance and others past their prime. About Winery Joseph Phelps Vineyards is a family owned and operated wine estate with vineyards and wineries in Napa Valley and on the

is today a partnership between champagne house Veuve Clicquot Ponsardin and co-founder of Cape Mentelle Vineyards in Western Australia

it balances richness with finesse

and spiced blue plum

asked that these wines were withdrawn from the auction

The rim is fairly thick

grippy tannins and plenty of muscular fruit

The winery has remained family-run

olive character

The finish is lengthy yet integrated

elevating Provençal rosé to luxury status

gives great palate delineation and more seriousness to the blend

The family acquired several prime vineyard plots in the Premier Cru and Grand Cru areas