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Tasting notes
Score 88/100 · Drink 2002-2010, Robert Parker, Feb 2002

The 1998 Syrah Napa's dark plum/purple color is followed by aromas of sweet cassis fruit, spicy oak, and underbrush offered in a lush, medium to full-bodied style emphasizing cassis fruit, smoke, and licorice. Drink it over the next 7-8 years. Tel. (707) 963-2745

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Critic scores
90
90/100

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88
88/100

Robert Parker

91
91/100

Stephen Tanzer, Vinous

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91 points
Stephen Tanzer, Vinous
Score 91/100 · Stephen Tanzer, Vinous

Deep ruby. Highly aromatic, precise nose combines blackberry, bitter chocolate, violet, licorice and pepper. Dense but juicy in the mouth, thanks to harmonious framing acidity. Less gamey and more fruit-driven than usual for this wine. Finishes with smooth tannins and very good length. Showing very well today.

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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