1997 Joseph Phelps Napa

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Found a lonely magnum of this sucker and took it to lunch today for the group. BRW and Frankie-poo. Maturing beautifully as usual and as the old saw goes..."Sock-it-to-me-one-more-time". If this isn't the most consistant and reliable of the regular Napa cabs it derned sure be close to the top. Deep medium ruby. Nose resdolent of violets, roses, red fruit, spices, and saddle leather. All come over on the palate
along with a whiff of vanilla mousse. Solid entry, weighty center and a solid 4+ lapper finish. 91/93. 62 per mag. 13.5% alc. WW