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
Top Notes For
Michael Herzog

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

Absolutely perfect

Absolutely perfect

Jun 13th, 2019
Kurt-Inge Eklund

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

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

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
Knightsbridge Wine Shoppe

In a wonderful place. Dart red plum and currant with some earth starting to emerge.

In a wonderful place. Dart red plum and currant with some earth starting to emerge.

Sep 21st, 2014
Bill Bender

Still quite big and a little tight for 12 but the class of the night. Some classic mature Oakville cassis notes showed through after a couple hours.

Still quite big and a little tight for 12 but the class of the night. Some classic mature Oakville cassis notes showed through after a couple hours.

Apr 13th, 2014
Cheryl Haywood

Very soft and elegant.

Very soft and elegant.

May 29th, 2017
Jeffrey Lewis

Early days. Let them sleep. 2-4 more years. Then watch out! Or a big decant now.

Early days. Let them sleep. 2-4 more years. Then watch out! Or a big decant now.

Nov 5th, 2016