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2013 Joseph Phelps Cabernet Sauvignon Backus Vineyard
Cabernet Sauvignon
- USA
- California
- Napa Valley
- Oakville
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Community Tasting Notes 10
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Darwine Likes this wine: 95 points
July 24, 2022 - This wine is drinking quite well now but does have more life to it. Nose of leather and wood and dark fruit. Flavors were explosive with dark fruit of black cherry, black raspberry and a little cassis. Perfectly integrated tannins leaving a long and lush finish. Perfect with my perfect Ribeye steak!!
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Twopawsup Likes this wine: 95 points
June 25, 2022 - Deep purple color with slow legs. New oak, cassis and blackberry on the nose. Plum, black cherry and tobacco on the palate. Long leathery finish.
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jsebiri wrote:
November 13, 2021 - Big purple, rich , juice , monster....too much for me.
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lescrooks wrote: 91 points
November 26, 2020 - One bottle had turned bad when we opened it. Vinegary...
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BBencz Likes this wine:
May 31, 2020 - A beautiful cabernet that needs another 3-5 years to reach its peak. One hour decant. Leafy nose followed by sweet dark red fruit. Loads of cassis and mocha. Tannins and acid both still going strong. Finish goes on for 30+ seconds. Next one in 2025.
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Wine Definition
- Vintage 2013
- Type Red
- Producer Joseph Phelps
- Varietal Cabernet Sauvignon
- Designation n/a
- Vineyard Backus Vineyard
- Country USA
- Region California
- SubRegion Napa Valley
- Appellation Oakville
- UPC Codes 010465208903, 010465229908
Community Holdings
- Pending Delivery 8 (0%)
- In Cellars 2,660 (82%)
- Consumed 562 (17%)
Food Pairing
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Who Likes This Wine
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- VarietyCabernet Sauvignon
- CountryUSA
- RegionCalifornia
- SubRegionNapa Valley
- AppellationOakville
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