2004 Joseph Phelps Cabernet Sauvignon Backus Vineyard

Community Tasting Notes (54) Avg Score: 94.4 points

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  2/17/2024 - WineWright Likes this wine: 94 Points

  Haven’t tried this since 2020. This bottle was silky smooth and wonderfully mellow, but very enjoyable. It did not have the personality I remember from last time, either on the nose or palate, but was fantastic for a 20 yr old. For those of you with multiple bottles remaining I would try soon and determine for yourself where you think this is going. For my last bottle I think I will uncork within the next 2 years. Posted a new photo.

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  6/12/2023 - El Gato wrote:

  Really really good and well worth the wait.

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  8/13/2022 - tunaguy Likes this wine: 96 Points

  One of the best napa wines I've had in some time and up there with the very best. Everything about this wine is pure and classic Oakville. Lots of life still left in the tank but excellent today

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  8/6/2022 - Ecoenophile wrote: 93 Points

  Initial decant of 2 1/2 hours. Held up nicely. Purple fruit and dark cherry… a little tobacco on the finish Fine grain and fully integrated tannins Easy to enjoy … and great with a medium rare filet with wild mushroom bordelaise.
  
  Finish second half the next day and enjoyed just the same.

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  7/2/2022 - gymnastpro wrote: 97 Points

  One of the best wines I've ever had from the Oakville region and in general. Sweet cassis with a suave mouthfeel and long but semi sweet finish. Truly a spectacular wine in all aspects.

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