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Manage Subscriptions2017 Joseph Phelps Cabernet Sauvignon Backus Vineyard
Cabernet Sauvignon
- USA
- California
- Napa Valley
- Oakville
Community Tasting Notes 5
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Darwine Likes this wine: 98 points
March 5, 2024 - 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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KingsleyZissou Likes this wine: 97 points
December 25, 2023 - 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.1 person found this helpful Comment -
Darwine wrote: 98 points
July 19, 2023 - 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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mklasing Likes this wine: 98 points
January 28, 2023 - Simply amazing!
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Darwine Likes this wine: 98 points
January 16, 2022 - 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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Wine Definition
- Vintage 2017
- 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 26 (1%)
- In Cellars 2,428 (89%)
- Consumed 285 (10%)
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- VarietyCabernet Sauvignon
- CountryUSA
- RegionCalifornia
- SubRegionNapa Valley
- AppellationOakville
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