Joseph Phelps Vineyards

Backus Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon

9.67 ratings

9.54 pro ratings

Oakville, Napa Valley, California, USA

Cabernet Sauvignon

Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Pasta, Venison, Tomato-Based, Potato, Pork, Chocolate & Caramel, White Rice, Mushrooms, Beef, Lamb, Chili & Hot Spicy

Top Notes For

9.7

Surprise of the night for me. Stunning. The mouthfeel was like cashmere. Gorgeous fruit.

Surprise of the night for me. Stunning. The mouthfeel was like cashmere. Gorgeous fruit.

Jan 15th, 2017

Marketing/Public Relations, Joseph Phelps Vineyards

9.7

I couldn't decide if I liked the 1977 or 1978 best. Truly special evening.

I couldn't decide if I liked the 1977 or 1978 best. Truly special evening.

Aug 7th, 2014

9.8

I'll fly a starship
Across the Universe divide
And when I reach the other side
I'll find a place to rest my spirit if I can
Perhaps I may become a highwayman again
Or I may simply be a single drop of rain
But I will remain
And I'll be back again, and again and again and again and again...

I'll fly a starship
Across the Universe divide
And when I reach the other side
I'll find a place to rest my spirit if I can
Perhaps I may become a highwayman again
Or I may simply be a single drop of rain
But I will remain
And I'll be back again, and again and again and again and again...

Jun 24th, 2018

9.5

Holy moly. Wow. 47 years young. Talk about standing the test of time. So much to this wine - tertiary must, some dark fruit, some bright fruit, some serious herbs. Fantastic.

Holy moly. Wow. 47 years young. Talk about standing the test of time. So much to this wine - tertiary must, some dark fruit, some bright fruit, some serious herbs. Fantastic.

Oct 19th, 2017

9.8

So amazing!

So amazing!

Mar 2nd, 2013

Master Sommelier

9.5

Jason had this 8 years ago

Jason had this 8 years ago

Jan 29th, 2017

Fredrik Johansson

Winemaker Staglin Family Vineyard

9.1

Fredrik had this 11 years ago

Fredrik had this 11 years ago

Sep 5th, 2013