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Tasting notes
Score 90/100 · Stephen Tanzer, Vinous, May 2008

Good deep ruby-red. Sexy aromas of cassis, game, licorice and gingerbread. Fresh and spicy, with noteworthy intensity and definition to the dark fruit, mineral and floral flavors. Firmly built syrah, in need of a year or so of patience.

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90
90/100

Average Score

90
89-91/100

Robert Parker

90
90/100

Stephen Tanzer, Vinous

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89 - 91 points
Robert Parker
Score 89-91/100 · Robert Parker, Dec 2006

From Larry Hyde’s cool Carneros vineyard, the 2005 Syrah exhibits scents of camphor, tar, blackberries, and cherries. Because of the cool vintage conditions, it is a more elegant example of this wine, but it possesses savory fruit and vibrancy along with crisp acidity. Not yet released. Previously recommended: 2002 Insignia (95), 2002 Cabernet Sauvignon Backus Vineyard (96+). Tel. (707) 963-2745; Fax (707) 963-4831

About the producer

Joseph Phelps - Producer
Joseph Phelps

California winery Joseph Phelps is best known for its flagship Insignia cuvée, one of the first and finest proprietary red wines in the Napa Valley.

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Red

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Dry

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