Joseph Phelps Vineyards
Backus Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon
Oakville, Napa Valley, California, USA
Napaulée at Press Restaurant. Lovely
Napaulée at Press Restaurant. Lovely
Oct 27th, 2018
A little bit flat, the 1994 Phelps Backus has seen its best days. Took a little time to open up and a fine licorice note rose to prominence. Black current and leather, dried plums and autumn leaves. It's dark and a touch heavy. Maybe it isn't at its best but what a privilege to try this wine with some age.
A little bit flat, the 1994 Phelps Backus has seen its best days. Took a little time to open up and a fine licorice note rose to prominence. Black current and leather, dried plums and autumn leaves. It's dark and a touch heavy. Maybe it isn't at its best but what a privilege to try this wine with some age.
1 person found it helpfulAug 26th, 2020
This might have been my favorite of the night. 1994 Backus Vineyard Cabernet from magnum.
This might have been my favorite of the night. 1994 Backus Vineyard Cabernet from magnum.
1 person found it helpfulAug 7th, 2014
Sweet and funky. Touch of Brett. Ripping alcohol on the finish. Overall tasty tasty.
Sweet and funky. Touch of Brett. Ripping alcohol on the finish. Overall tasty tasty.
Dec 1st, 2015
1994 vintage. Incredible color for a nearly three decade, Napa cab offering. Decanted and tasted after 5 mins and 2 hrs. Threw an absolutely ridiculous ton of sed...1963 vintage ports are both envious and jealous. Tight meniscus...looked like a 5 year old wine. Drank with the combined passion of age and youth. Shocking amounts of richness and integrated fruit. That pleasant surprise mated with the anticipated, back door tannins. Acidity still on point. Neck and neck with the 1994 Chateau Montelena estate Napa cab as the best 1994 Napa cab enjoyed this year. This has miles to go before it sleeps. 10.19.23.
1994 vintage. Incredible color for a nearly three decade, Napa cab offering. Decanted and tasted after 5 mins and 2 hrs. Threw an absolutely ridiculous ton of sed...1963 vintage ports are both envious and jealous. Tight meniscus...looked like a 5 year old wine. Drank with the combined passion of age and youth. Shocking amounts of richness and integrated fruit. That pleasant surprise mated with the anticipated, back door tannins. Acidity still on point. Neck and neck with the 1994 Chateau Montelena estate Napa cab as the best 1994 Napa cab enjoyed this year. This has miles to go before it sleeps. 10.19.23.
Oct 20th, 2023This is beautiful. Incredible color, rich and bold. Fantastic!
This is beautiful. Incredible color, rich and bold. Fantastic!
Mar 9th, 2016
