- BrandJoseph Phelps
- CountryUSA
- RegionNapa Valley
- TypeRed Wine
- Size750ml
- SKU 210000024637
Professional Ratings
Wine Spectator
“A freshly plowed humus note pokes out first, with further coaxing in the glass revealing dense black currant, fig and blackberry paste flavors. On the back end, bittersweet cocoa and espresso crema notes give this a dark, slightly rugged persona, but should smooth out with some brief cellaring. For fans of the toasty style. Best from 2025 through 2040. 58,562 cases made.”
Highlights
Joseph Phelps Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley 2022
The 2022 Joseph Phelps Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley is a highly acclaimed, premium red blend from California that serves as the estate's classic, widely distributed flagship offering. Known for balancing power with early-drinking elegance, this vintage represents an increasing shift toward estate-grown fruit, heavily utilizing grapes from prime sub-appellations like Yountville and Suscol.
- Blend: Primarily 91% Cabernet Sauvignon, rounded out with small percentages of Petit Verdot, Cabernet Franc, Malbec, and Merlot.
- Aging Process: Matured for 16 months in a mix of 45% to 48% new oak barrels, featuring a unique balance of French and American oak.
- Alcohol Content (ABV): 14.5%.
- Suggested Drinking Window: Highly approachable in its youth but capable of aging gracefully through 2025–2035
Critical Acclaim
The 2022 vintage received strong reviews across major critical publications
- James Suckling: 94 Points
- Robert Parker (Wine Advocate): 93 Points
- Decanter (Jonathan Cristaldi): 93 Points
- Jeb Dunnuck: 91-93 Points
- Antonio Galloni (Vinous): 92 Point