Joseph Phelps Vineyard is one of the finest wineries in Napa
Valley and among the top two or
three that every serious wine lover should visit. You can learn about biodynamic
farming methods, interact with very friendly and professional staff, taste
great wines in a beautiful setting and learn about wine from one of their classes
or seminars.
We took the aroma
class, that includes the Le Nez du Vin Aroma Identity Challenge. I
highly recommend this class to anybody who is interested in learning about wine. I
misplaced my wine tasting notes but we had an excellent 2009 Sauvignon Blanc, a very nice 2007 Freestone Pinot Noir and 2006 Merlot. (We bought some Sauvignon Blanc and Merlot.) Joseph Phelps also has some world class Cabernet, including the 2007 Cabernet Sauvignon (another wine we bought) which was a
bargain at only $54 and the incredible 2006
Insignia, their flagship wine. The Insignia is 95% Cab and 5% Petit
Verdot and is an incredible wine. It retails for $200 and, unlike many
wines this expensive, it is actually worth
the price.
It is easy to see why it receives so many nominations every
year as the best winery in Napa Valley.
This is a Napa Valley
winery you must visit (reservations necessary) if you are really serious about
wines, especially cabs.
200 Taplin Rd
St. Helena, CA
94574
(707) 963-2745
Visited 3/2/2011
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