Joseph Phelps Sauvignon Blanc St Helena 2024

Joseph Phelps Sauvignon Blanc St Helena 2024

With all of our coverage of big, bold reds from Napa, they decided to include a well-made white wine that’s grown and produced in St. Helena, and we both immediately thought of Joseph Phelps Sauvignon Blanc. It’s 100 percent Sauvignon Blanc, and the winemaker chose to incorporate some Musqué clone for freshness and balanced acidity. It has aromas of grapefruit, eucalyptus, and freshly ground white pepper with flavors of lemon zest, honeysuckle, and creamy lemon curd. 

Critcal Acclaim

93 Jeb Dunnuck

Based on 100% Sauvignon Blanc (17% Musque clone) and barrel fermented without malolactic fermentation, the 2024 Sauvignon Blanc was aged 10 months in 31% new French oak cigar, puncheon, and white Bordeaux barrels. It's very classic, balanced, and complete, offering ripe citrus, subtle grapefruit, crushed stone, mint, and exotic flower nuances. Medium-bodied, it has a pure, clean profile, integrated acidity, and a clean finish. It's balanced, impeccably made, and well worth drinking over the coming 2-4 years. There are 2,380 cases produced. Drink 2025-2029.

93 Vinous

The 2024 Sauvignon Blanc offers up scents of lemon confit, slate, white pepper, mint and dried herbs, all framed by a gentle kiss of French oak. Lees-stirring builds the mid-palate beautifully. A dollop of Musqué clone adds aromatic lift and presence through to the finish.