R. H. Phillips 1999 Cab

[mrdutton]

This juice is quite good! Were I able to buy it from the NJ Discount Store at $8.99 per or from the Winery at $10.00 per then I'd say it was SUPERB, AWESOME, TREMENDOUS.

However, at the local price of $18.99 the QPR stinks. However the wine does not.

Black cherries on the nose and on the palate this perfectly clear wine has a dark ruby red color. Hints of mint with an herbal background on the nose and the palate. Nicely balanced with a decent amount of acid and a long tannic finish that starts to dry out the back of the tongue but also leaves hints of herbal spices and a bit more fruit.

I paired this very nice wine with baby peas, saffron & mushroom brown rice (cooked risotto style with shallots, garlic, chicken broth and lots of butter), and grill-panned, fresh, prime brisket of beef (finished in a fast oven to a very nice bright pink medium rare).

IK, WW, Drew, Foodie, Hotwine, CCK, Wine Collector, Summa, Wondersofwine, and all the rest of you great folks............... If you can find this juice at a decent price, buy it. I really think you'll find it quite good.

This CS, by the way, is not one that I'd cellar and save for 10 or 20 years. Not even sure it would be worthy after 5 years. It is the kind of wine that is ready to drink now. It is 86% CS, 15% Petite Syrah and 2% Tempranillo.

[This message has been edited by mrdutton (edited 09-30-2001).]