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• WineCellarTV Likes this wine: 92 points

  May 5, 2014 - Velvet and vital, but light with slightly orange/ brown rim.
  Elegant and light-weight aromatics of Red and Dark fruit with mostly Red Currant and Cherry. Traces of Earthy and Leathery characteristics.
  Fresh Herbs and (Kitchen) Vegetables. Later also some Licorice and generally broader.
  Intriguing coolness in a minty freshness with decent scents of oak.
  Fascinating elegance with fine, multi-layered complexity!
  Fine, Dark Fruit flavors of Cassis and Blackberry comes with a play of Dried Herbs and Spices. Subtle minerality and tannins as well as filigree acidity. Soft and light mouthfeel- no weakness (!)
  Finishes medium-long with velvet Red Fruit, Anise and Peppery Spiciness.
  Beautifully integrated, complex and smooth on the palate.
  
  Even though the 1987 Backus Vineyard Cabernet seems to be past its prime, it still shows its distinct virtues. Yet, on a more quiet, but fascinating level!
  Nice complexity and great elegance in a very harmonious, medium-bodied wine, which should be enjoyed now or within the next years.
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