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2007 Joseph Phelps Cabernet Sauvignon Backus Vineyard
Cabernet Sauvignon
- USA
- California
- Napa Valley
- Oakville
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Community Tasting Notes 23
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jsmorris707 Likes this wine: 95 points
September 21, 2022 - Similar to prior notes after double decanting for 2 hrs, deep ruby, dark fruit with some vanilla, med/firm tannins, long finish. This bottle was just entering its prime drinking; outstanding, drink or preferably hold
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jsmorris707 Likes this wine: 94 points
February 1, 2022 - Similar to prior note after double decanting for 2 hrs, but tasted even younger (blind, I would have guessed 13); delicious, hold for at least another year or 2
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jsmorris707 Likes this wine: 95 points
January 7, 2021 - Double decanted for 2 hrs, deep ruby, dark fruit with some vanilla, med/firm tannins, long finish; outstanding, but still young for me & needs another year or 2 (at least)
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Bachus Maling wrote: 97 points
August 16, 2020 - Absolutely elegant. Must decant for at least 60 mins. Paired with Steak Au Poivre and frites. Still has legs for many years.
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mdvillaverde wrote: 94 points
December 19, 2019 - 14.5% ABV. I let it breathe for an hour then drank over two. Convex's notes below are on point for me. I repeat them. Except I'd note that the wine was WAY better on day 2 (was a 93 on day 1 and 95 on day 2). So if you have time to let this breathe for 4 hours, I suspect you'll find the wine far more enjoyable.
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By Stephen Tanzer
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Wine Definition
- Vintage 2007
- 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 010465229908, 795898002402
Community Holdings
- Pending Delivery 4 (0%)
- In Cellars 1,700 (68%)
- Consumed 786 (32%)
Food Pairing
No food pairings available.
Who Likes This Wine
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- VarietyCabernet Sauvignon
- CountryUSA
- RegionCalifornia
- SubRegionNapa Valley
- AppellationOakville
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