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Joseph Phelps Pastiche, California Red Table Wine

Posted by Severius! Supremus on February 25, 2005 at 13:05:33:
Joseph Phelps Pastiche, 2001 California Red Table Wine
$14/$8
This red completes the triumvirate of quality picks in the under $20 class. Oak barrel aging is immediately apparent, and as you continue to drink it, you'll find yourself impressed with the complexity this wine presents to your palate.
Unfortunately, the weakness of Phelpsâ€™s â€˜Pasticheâ€™ is greenness, which, while mostly hidden, nevertheless dances around like a goblin in the wash of flavors that compete for your attention. Dryness, along with flavor darkness, reduce the potency of quality
which wine is capable.
While the Phelps Pastiche may be the weakest of the aforementioned triumvirate, whoâ€™s chief member remains the Tranchero 2002 Cab Sauv, followed by the Asti Cellar No. 8, it is still superior to most of the other reds in its class. At a sale price of $8 itâ€™s a bargain. Donâ€™t hesitate to grab a bottle, wherever you may find it.