Cabernet Sauvignon Joseph Phelps, Napa Valley Etats-Unis, 2022

Joseph Phelps Cabernet Sauvignon 2022 is a polished Napa Valley red that showcases the depth, structure, and richness that have made the region a benchmark for world-class Cabernet. From one of California’s most respected producers, it offers a classic expression of ripe dark fruit, refined oak, and impressive balance.

Tasting Notes
In the glass, this Cabernet typically shows a deep ruby to inky garnet color, signaling concentration and intensity. The nose is expressive with aromas of blackcurrant, blackberry, cassis, cedar, graphite, and subtle hints of vanilla, cocoa, and baking spice from oak aging. On the palate, it is full-bodied and layered, with ripe dark berry fruit, firm but polished tannins, and a long, savory finish. The wine’s structure suggests excellent aging potential, rewarding cellaring over the next 8–15 years as it develops more complex notes of tobacco, leather, and earth.

Production
Sourced from Napa Valley vineyards, the wine benefits from warm days, cool evenings, and well-drained soils that help Cabernet Sauvignon achieve ripeness while retaining freshness and structure. Fruit is typically harvested by hand at optimal maturity, then carefully sorted and vinified with a focus on extracting color, depth, and fine tannins while preserving varietal purity. Aging in oak adds complexity and polish to the final blend.

Food & Serving
Serve at 16–18°C and decant for about 1 hour if drinking young to allow the aromatics and tannins to open fully. This wine pairs beautifully with grilled ribeye, lamb chops, roast beef, braised short ribs, and hard cheeses such as aged cheddar or Parmigiano Reggiano.

Producer
Joseph Phelps Vineyards is one of Napa Valley’s iconic family-owned estates, founded in 1973 by Joseph Phelps. The winery helped define California Cabernet on the international stage, particularly through its renowned Insignia cuvée, and remains highly regarded for producing expressive, age-worthy wines that reflect Napa Valley’s finest vineyard sites.

We deliver within 2 - 6 business days. You can choose whether it should be to a parcel shop or home delivery. Free delivery to both parcel shops and your front door. Our store partners primarily use GLS, DPD, UPS and DHL for deliveries. We cover deliveries to the majority of countries in Europe.