Joseph Phelps, Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon other_regions_italy textural density and general ripeness

textural density and general ripeness on display in this wine

round and delicious medium-bodied flavors possess slightly better mid-palate density

Testamatta Bianco is a pure expression of Ansonica from this one vineyard site on the southern and most remote side of the island facing the open Tyrrhenian Sea

while the sweet core of fruit comes to the surface thanks to fine acidity

albeit at the price of extremely low yields

Joseph Phelps, Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon other_regions_italy textural density and general ripenessThe 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon boasts lovely cigar box like French oak, with delicate touches of cedar and vanilla accenting black cherries and cassis. Medium to full bodied, this is ripe and approachable but not soft or flabby. Concentrated and structured, it's a solid "entry level" Napa Cab, simultaneously juicy and velvety on the finish. It's a blend of multiple vineyards, from Calistoga down nearly to Coombsville.