Joseph Phelps Vineyards

Backus Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon

9.53 ratings
9.32 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

9.2

Opaque core with garnet rim. Figs, dates, brown sugar, raisins & dry flowers. Fruits are cooked. Blackberries, black cherries, dry cranberries, rhubarb, dates, figs, raisins stewed plum, crushed dry rocks, dry dark earth, dry flowers, steeped tea, brown sugar, granulated light minerals with a rustic cooked fruit finish. Out of 6L.

Opaque core with garnet rim. Figs, dates, brown sugar, raisins & dry flowers. Fruits are cooked. Blackberries, black cherries, dry cranberries, rhubarb, dates, figs, raisins stewed plum, crushed dry rocks, dry dark earth, dry flowers, steeped tea, brown sugar, granulated light minerals with a rustic cooked fruit finish. Out of 6L.

Sep 18th, 2016
Mitzi Inglis

Marketing/Public Relations, Joseph Phelps Vineyards

9.5

Lovely at 20, but I hope to try it again at 30. From magnum. Biased review. #josephphelps #backus

Lovely at 20, but I hope to try it again at 30. From magnum. Biased review. #josephphelps #backus

Apr 18th, 2016
Justin Ennis

This is the 1996. It was tasting great today. Had out of Magnum

This is the 1996. It was tasting great today. Had out of Magnum

May 16th, 2016