Joseph Phelps Vineyards

Backus Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon

9.420 ratings
9.24 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
David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.6

The Joseph Phelps party. The 09 Backus from magnum.

Nose reveals, bright dark & mid red, candied/floral fruits of; blackberries, loads of dark cherries & strawberries, black plum, dry cranberries and hints of blue fruit on the high nose. Black licorice, dark fruit roll ups, bright red cola, dry crushed limestone minerals, Provence herbs, dark, rich, turned earth, light; fresh tobacco, leather volcanic minerals, alluvial soils with bright dark, red and blue florals.

The body is full with soft, sweet, round tannins. The tension, structure, length and balance are just hitting their groove. Bright dark & mid red, candied/floral fruits of; blackberries, loads of dark cherries & strawberries, black plum, dry cranberries, hints of blue fruit on the high nose. Black licorice, dark fruit roll ups, bright red cola, dry crushed limestone minerals, Provence herbs, dark, rich, turned earth, light; fresh tobacco, leather, cedar, volcanic minerals & alluvial soils. Bright dark, red, blue florals with violets and lavender. The acidity is round and nicely executed. The long finish is ripe, ruby, well balanced with a sort sham rag texture on the long set.

The Joseph Phelps party. The 09 Backus from magnum.

Nose reveals, bright dark & mid red, candied/floral fruits of; blackberries, loads of dark cherries & strawberries, black plum, dry cranberries and hints of blue fruit on the high nose. Black licorice, dark fruit roll ups, bright red cola, dry crushed limestone minerals, Provence herbs, dark, rich, turned earth, light; fresh tobacco, leather volcanic minerals, alluvial soils with bright dark, red and blue florals.

The body is full with soft, sweet, round tannins. The tension, structure, length and balance are just hitting their groove. Bright dark & mid red, candied/floral fruits of; blackberries, loads of dark cherries & strawberries, black plum, dry cranberries, hints of blue fruit on the high nose. Black licorice, dark fruit roll ups, bright red cola, dry crushed limestone minerals, Provence herbs, dark, rich, turned earth, light; fresh tobacco, leather, cedar, volcanic minerals & alluvial soils. Bright dark, red, blue florals with violets and lavender. The acidity is round and nicely executed. The long finish is ripe, ruby, well balanced with a sort sham rag texture on the long set.

Sep 21st, 2019
Martin G Rivard

2nd wine of the night. Completely differen than our 1st. I kept myself wanting to go back to Calon Segur but alas there was now to be had. This had dark fruit., big Cab and a rather short finish. Very good but not awesome tonight.

2nd wine of the night. Completely differen than our 1st. I kept myself wanting to go back to Calon Segur but alas there was now to be had. This had dark fruit., big Cab and a rather short finish. Very good but not awesome tonight.

Jul 17th, 2016
Herb Listen

Ordered from First cellar fall 2024. Gave one to James & Stacey

Ordered from First cellar fall 2024. Gave one to James & Stacey

Nov 23rd, 2024
Anna Sangiacomo

Fruit forward soft landing.

Fruit forward soft landing.

Aug 20th, 2023
Anna Sangiacomo

Excellent wine. So perfectly balanced.

Excellent wine. So perfectly balanced.

Mar 29th, 2022
Hugh O'Riordan

Tasted at insignia days. A truly great wine event

Tasted at insignia days. A truly great wine event

Apr 13th, 2019
Chris Freeman

Amazing can with butter popcorn

Amazing can with butter popcorn

Aug 6th, 2017
Terence Hsu

Surprisingly very round with soft tannins.

Surprisingly very round with soft tannins.

Oct 29th, 2016
Larry Scheinfeld

Amazing.

Amazing.

Sep 5th, 2015
Victoria Kandt

Girls Night Out fun! Did not win the wine tasting though. Ha!

Girls Night Out fun! Did not win the wine tasting though. Ha!

Aug 22nd, 2015