{"title":"Joseph Phelps","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"279\"\u003eJoseph Phelps Vineyards is a legendary Napa Valley winery in California, USA, renowned for producing world‑class wines—especially its flagship red blend—and for its long history of innovation and quality in American winemaking. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"281\" data-end=\"594\"\u003eFounded in 1973 by Joseph “Joe” Phelps, a visionary who came to wine after a successful career building his family’s construction business, the estate began on a former cattle ranch near St. Helena that he fell in love with for its terroir and scenic potential. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"622\" data-end=\"1141\"\u003eJoe Phelps quickly established an ambitious program focused on quality and innovation. In 1974 he released Insignia, the winery’s flagship proprietary Bordeaux‑style red blend, which was one of the first of its kind in California and has become an iconic benchmark for Napa Valley wine. Insignia has achieved extraordinary acclaim over the decades, including multiple perfect 100‑point scores by critics and being named “Wine of the Year” by Wine Spectator. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1143\" data-end=\"1599\"\u003ePhelps was also an early adopter of varietal Syrah in California, releasing one of the state’s first Syrahs in 1974, and explored other Rhône‑style and Bordeaux varietals. Today the estate produces a broader portfolio that includes Cabernet Sauvignon (including single‑vineyard bottlings), Sauvignon Blanc, Viognier, Syrah, Pinot Noir and Chardonnay from both Napa Valley and the cooler Sonoma Coast. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1634\" data-end=\"2204\"\u003eJoseph Phelps Vineyards owns and farms several hundred acres of estate vineyards across prestigious Napa Valley appellations (including St. Helena, Oakville, Rutherford, Stags Leap District, Oak Knoll and Carneros) and also in Freestone on the Sonoma Coast for cool‑climate varieties. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1964\" data-end=\"1967\"\u003eThe winery’s portfolio balances classic Napa power with precision and site expression: from rich, structured Cabernet‑based wines to elegant Pinot Noir and Chardonnay from the Sonoma Coast. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2240\" data-end=\"2578\"\u003eJoseph Phelps’ philosophy emphasized blending for quality and expressing vineyard distinctiveness—a practice that reshaped premium Napa winemaking. The estate continues this legacy while embracing sustainable farming practices (including Napa Green certification and land conservation efforts). \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2580\" data-end=\"2846\"\u003eSince Joe’s passing in 2015, his family has continued the business, and in 2022 the winery became part of the Moët Hennessy (LVMH) portfolio, aligning it with some of the world’s leading luxury wine and spirits brands\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"joseph-phelps-freestone-pinot-noir-2016","title":"Joseph Phelps Freestone Pinot Noir 2016","description":null,"brand":"Joseph Phelps","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49883577090386,"sku":"107129","price":49.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0729\/7567\/9804\/files\/107129.jpg?v=1733215112"},{"product_id":"joseph-phelps-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-valley-2014","title":"Joseph Phelps Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley 2014","description":null,"brand":"Joseph Phelps","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52637523378514,"sku":"123617","price":70.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0729\/7567\/9804\/files\/123617.jpg?v=1770389045"},{"product_id":"joseph-phelps-freestone-pinot-noir-2014","title":"Joseph Phelps Freestone Pinot Noir 2014","description":"\u003cp\u003eStained labels\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Joseph Phelps","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52637523476818,"sku":"123624","price":53.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0729\/7567\/9804\/files\/123624.jpg?v=1770650535"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0729\/7567\/9804\/collections\/Joseph-Phelps-Sonoma-Coast-Winery-scaled_c06d0890-e9ef-4f32-bf50-1f8b79a393ac.webp?v=1770817912","url":"https:\/\/totalgrandcru.com\/collections\/joseph-phelps.oembed","provider":"Total Grand Cru","version":"1.0","type":"link"}