May 25, 2012 – Wine: 2007 Joseph Phelps Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon

A long-time friend stopped by to visit today and he had time for one glass of wine.  I opened a half-bottle of 2007 Joseph Phelps Cabernet Sauvignon (not the Insignia mind you) to see how it is progressing.  It most certainly is progressing, and quite nicely.  The most amazing attribute today has to be this wine’s balance.  That, coupled with the delicious palette, gives this wine a tremendous experience for such a young (for 2007) Cabernet Sauvignon.  The very complex palette features vanilla, black berries, black cherry, mineral, and leather, all wound together wonderfully.  I am looking forward to opening the next bottle in a few months.



2007 Joseph Phelps Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon