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"#98 Wine Spectator Top 100 of 2023The Founding Brothers is produced in homage... "#98 Wine Spectator Top 100 of 2023The Founding Brothers is produced in homage to James and William Rennie the founders of the original winery on the property and images of both are portrayed on this label. A wine with depth and concentration... more

"#59 James Suckling Top 100 Wines of the USA 2025At first swirl, the wine disp... "#59 James Suckling Top 100 Wines of the USA 2025At first swirl, the wine displays aromas of black currant, plum, black cherry and blackberry. Several more minutes reveal hints of tobacco, toffee and cinnamon. The palate has dark berry flavors along... more

"This supple and generous Cabernet Sauvignon blend is hand-crafted in the clas... "This supple and generous Cabernet Sauvignon blend is hand-crafted in the classic Bordeaux style that Walter Schug pioneered in the 1970s as Winemaker of Joseph Phelps Vineyards. The rich mouthfeel highlights ripe dark cherry and plum flavors framed... more

"Both elegant and intense, this wine showcases Cabernet Franc’s natural comple... "Both elegant and intense, this wine showcases Cabernet Franc’s natural complexity with with effusive aromas of red currant, blueberry, black tea, mountain sage and roasted coffee, as well as hints of cedar and cigar wrapper. On the plush palate,... more

"The 2019 Tapestry Reserve is wild, briary, and exotic, showcasing the true ar... "The 2019 Tapestry Reserve is wild, briary, and exotic, showcasing the true artistry of blending five Napa Valley-grown, Bordeaux-heritage grape varieties together seamlessly with nuance, complexity, and balance. True to its “sauvage” namesake, the... more

"“Freakishly good” is how they have come to describe this single vineyard Cabe... "“Freakishly good” is how they have come to describe this single vineyard Cabernet Franc from their highest elevation vineyard (approx. 2000') aptly named the \"Upper Bowl\". Cabernet Franc is simply not supposed to be this delicious. The 2021... more

"Dark garnet in color with a nose that screams Bordeaux. This Cabernet Sauvign... "Dark garnet in color with a nose that screams Bordeaux. This Cabernet Sauvignon led blend features intense aromas of red currants, leather, and cloves on the nose which are backed up by dark chocolate, blue fruits and mint over a bacon-fatty... more

"The wine emanates blueberry and black currant notes in concert with savory he... "The wine emanates blueberry and black currant notes in concert with savory herbal tones. This vintage offers a powerful structure that is beautifully juxtaposed with a smooth texture. Ultimately, it is an incredible wine to enjoy now and will age... more

"This single-vineyard Bordeaux blend presents intense and brooding aromas of j... "This single-vineyard Bordeaux blend presents intense and brooding aromas of juicy dark fruit, earth, rose petals, fresh tobacco, and dark chocolate with subtle hints of graphite and dried herbs. The palate is adorned with flavors of wild... more