Wines Current Joseph Phelps Vintages Current Freestone Vintages Past Phelps Vintages Rhône-Style Wines Library Wines
	BLEND & GRAPE SOURCES: 100% estate-grown Syrah from Yountville and Carneros. Compared to some of the previous vintages, anxiety levels were mild as the 1999 harvest approached and we observed grapes ripening to maturity after a long, cool growing season. Warm weather in late September/early October accelerated sugars, and in our Syrah vineyards the extended season resulted in dark fruit color, smoky/spicy aromas, and ripe, extractive flavors.
The Winery | Wines | Shopping | News and Events | Links | Phelps Preferred | Contact us | Home