2016 Joseph Phelps Syrah Hyde & Sons Vineyard
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Tasting notes
Score 94/100 · Antonio Galloni, Vinous, Dec 2018
The 2016 Syrah Larry Hyde & Sons Vineyard is gorgeous, just as it was from barrel. Dark, dense and also very savory, the Phelps Syrah captures all the best the vintage had to offer. Leather, cedar, black pepper tobacco, menthol, licorice and sweet spice notes add perfume in this super-expressive Syrah. The 2016 has enough depth to drink well for a number of years, although it is super delicious, even today. A dollop of Viognier along with 60% whole clusters, add brightness. This is a gorgeous wine.
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Critic scores
94
94/100
Antonio Galloni, Vinous
About the 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.