Winery Story
Joseph Phelps
Joseph Phelps helped define what modern luxury Napa wine could become. Today, under LVMH's ownership, the estate sits at an inflection point—caught between legacy and reinvention, prestige and relevance, old Napa opulence and a newer pursuit of freshness, precision, and ecological resilience.
Reinvention
Joseph Phelps arrived in Napa Valley as an outsider. He was a construction magnate from Colorado who built bridges, dams, and infrastructure projects before building one of Napa Valley’s most influential estates. His story is, in many ways, the story of Napa Valley itself: ambition, experimentation, wealth, reinvention, and an unrelenting belief that the next...
Winery Information
Region: USA, California, Napa Valley
Address: 200 Taplin Rd, St Helena, CA 94574
Open for Tastings: By Appointment Only
Major Grapes: Cabernet Sauvignon, Sauvignon Blanc, Syrah
Vineyard Size: 425 acres
Own Winery: Yes
DTC Mailing List: Yes
Vineyard Sustainability: NA
Year Established: 1974
Owner: LVMH
Winemaker: Ryan Knoth
Website: https://www.josephphelps.com/
Most Recent Reviews for this Winery
Published: May 2026