2017 Joseph Phelps Cabernet Sauvignon Backus Vineyard

Community Tasting Notes (5) Avg Score: 96.6 points

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  3/5/2024 - Darwine Likes this wine: 98 Points

  A great wine hitting its stride now! Nose was full of dark fruit with a background of leather and some vanilla. Flavors followed with ripe dark fruit - blackberry and some ripe dark plum. The tannins were soft and layered with an acid balance that enhanced the fruit flavors throughout. Finish was nice and long with vanilla, chocalte and those dark fruits. A very exceptional wine!!

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  12/25/2023 - KingsleyZissou Likes this wine: 97 Points

  An outstanding expression of the vineyard, with many years yet to grow.
  
  Nose of dark dried fig, sweet leather, allspice, licorice, pepper, and forest floor all tinged with a floral background of violets. Beautiful concentration that didn’t impose on the subtle nuances on display.
  
  Palate shows typical Napa raw power but tempered with the initials touches of age. Gorgeous balance and lush texture. Excited to see where the 17s will go with time.

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  7/19/2023 - Darwine wrote: 98 Points

  A beautiful full bodied Napa Cabernet! The nose was spectacular with a blast of dark fruit and then going to a vanilla and leather essence. The flavors followed with dark fruit and vanilla chocolate notes. The tannis were there with a nice enjoyable presence - layered and soft. . The acid balance of this wine made the flavors intense and marvelous. It can’t get any better than this.!!

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  1/28/2023 - mklasing Likes this wine: 98 Points

  Simply amazing!

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  1/16/2022 - Darwine Likes this wine: 98 Points

  Instant nose of black raspberry opening up with notes of leather and spice. After opened for 30 minutes the wine was luscious and decadent. Full bodied deep dark fruit with a great mouth feel of dark fruit. Finish showed the decadent tannins, soft long and impressive. A real delight to drink. If my patience was there I am not sure it would have been any better.

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