Sipping Fine Wine

10

Blend of 88% Cab Sauv, 5% Petit Verdot, 3% Merlot, 3% Malbec and 1% Cab Franc sourced from estate-owned vineyards, aged 24 months in 100% new French oak, their 40th vintage. Still tasting great, young and juicy, should easily last another couple of decades+ in the bottle. Deep Ruby, dark fruits, spice, complex nose. On the palate juicy rich berry fruits, vanilla oak. well structured harmonious wine. Fine soft rich tannins, long finish ending with fruit, tobacco and sweet earthy tones. Wow! — 2 days ago

David Walser

9.0

Not my favorite Phelps Syrah. Not sure why…a bit rough around the edges…maybe older than I prefer???…I usually like this wine. — 13 days ago

Billy L.

9.5

2016 Ontogeny is Smokin’ value.!!! Russell Bevan Kicks Ass! Pahlmeyer Proprietary Red Wine & Joseph Phelps Insignia have gotten completely overpriced @ $200-250etc. Ontogeny at $95 is the Deal! Cheers 🍇🍷👍🏻👏🏻 — a month ago

Hugh O'Riordan

9.7

Just had 5th eye surgery, so popped Backus. Just wonderful. Very well balance from tip to last swallow. Beautiful fruits, layers of flavor. I sure wish it cost less!! — 3 days ago

David Walser

9.3

Always a great wine and as expected. — a month ago

Robert S.

9.2

Excellent Chardonnay. Smooth mouthfeel of apples, citrus, and a hint of oak. Delicious. — 2 months ago

Eric

9.3

Still evolving in the bottle and in a very good place. It’s got chops to go another 2-3 years imo, but please, drink and enjoy when you can, you don’t want your precious bottles auctioned off after your time here is done. — 21 days ago

Norman Gennaro

9.1

Nice but lacking a little umph. — 4 days ago

vinokeeno

9.4

2012 vintage. — a month ago

LM Segal

9.5

Best Easter/Passover wine ever. So pure, delicately layered and with beautiful balance. Probably at its peak but no rush. — 2 months ago