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	Awards and Reviews: Comments from the Wine Spectator, Nov. 15, 2000 JAMES LAUBE'S TOP-SCORING CALIFORNIA CABERNETS & BLENDS JOSEPH PHELPS Insignia Napa Valley 1997 (96 harvest) Superrich and seductive, its layers of currant, black cherry, chocolate and ginger turning smooth and polished, with a long, intricate aftertaste. JOSEPH PHELPS Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley, Backus Vineyards 1997 (96 harvest) Rich, ripe, smooth and polished, with dense tiers of currant, mocha, black cherry, plum, spice and cedar flavors. Silky-smooth and chocolaty on the finish. TOP PICKS FROM THIS ISSUE'S BUYING GUIDE California [Syrah] keeps getting better and better, thanks to the varietal's advocates there such as Joseph Phelps, a Syrah pioneer whose Napa Valley 1997 is its best yet. JOSEPH PHELPS Syrah Napa Valley 1997 (94 harvest) An exotic, rich and polished Rhône-style red from California, with layers of favor and a long, elegant finish. Highly Recommended. NEW RELEASES JOSEPH PHELPS Semillon Napa Valley Delice du Semillon 1997, 375 ml (93 harvest) Ultrarich and figlike, with spicy pear, honey, yeast, dough and butter flavors that turn seductive and rich on the finish. Drink now through 2997. Back to TopNext News Story
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