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Joseph Phelps Vineyards

Backus Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon

9.527 ratings
9.511 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

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Joseph Phelps VineyardsOakville, Napa ValleyCabernet Sauvignon
Top Notes For
Michael Herzog
9.2

Great balance. Still has plenty of time. Delicious and drinkable.

Great balance. Still has plenty of time. Delicious and drinkable.

Nov 9th, 2019
Jay Eagan
9.5

Absolutely perfect

Absolutely perfect

Jun 13th, 2019
Kurt-Inge Eklund
9.7

Wines like this make me happy. Made before the Napa- jam-era with beautiful layers of fresh ripe fruit and stunning minerals. 100% balanced with the backbone built of CS tannins.

Wines like this make me happy. Made before the Napa- jam-era with beautiful layers of fresh ripe fruit and stunning minerals. 100% balanced with the backbone built of CS tannins.

Apr 19th, 2018
Matt Gundlach
9.7

In a great spot well integrated tannins, cherries and berries plus leather & chocolates

In a great spot well integrated tannins, cherries and berries plus leather & chocolates

1 person found it helpfulSep 20th, 2014
Ty Richchouyrod
9.3

Oakville is the best village;)

Oakville is the best village;)

Oct 30th, 2016
Will Phelps

Joseph Phelps Vineyards

9.7

Out of magnum, this big boy still needs some time!

Out of magnum, this big boy still needs some time!

Jul 28th, 2016
Cheryl Haywood
9.4

Very soft and elegant.

Very soft and elegant.

May 29th, 2017
Nancy Remus

Velvety smooth.

Velvety smooth.

May 12th, 2019
John Meserve
9.7

John had this 11 years ago

John had this 11 years ago

Oct 19th, 2015