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2002 Joseph Phelps Cabernet Sauvignon Backus Vineyard
Cabernet Sauvignon
- USA
- California
- Napa Valley
- Oakville
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Community Tasting Notes 43
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pmarlo Likes this wine: 91 points
September 16, 2022 - A afterthought note. Had this maybe five years ago, and remember it was well developed, and fruit was softer than expected. Still good though but ready then and certainly ready now.
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drinknick31 Likes this wine: 97 points
July 25, 2021 - After 2 Hr. open bottle the nose is wonderful kind of loamy earthy with a touch of spice. Clean and smooth on the front pallet. Not a lot of astringency. Excellent smooth finish. Absolutely ready to pnp now. Put in a decanter for 4 more hours in the cellar and took it out and served with a rib eye.
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jsmorris707 Likes this wine: 97 points
January 18, 2020 - Similar to prior note after a 90 min double decant; outstanding, drink or hold & need to find more!
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gteran76 Likes this wine: 96 points
March 10, 2019 - Opened for around 3 hours before consumption, not decanted. The wine was ready and beautiful right at the beginning of our anniversary dinner. Very smooth, balanced with settled tannins and acidity. Bold, dark chocolate, berries and a long finish.
Perfect wine right now and should keep on drinking well for at least 5 years.1 person found this helpful Comments (5) -
jsmorris707 Likes this wine: 96 points
January 19, 2019 - Double decanted for an hour, deep ruby with no bricking, black cherries on the nose & palate, med/firm tannins, long finish; outstanding & just entering its long drinking window
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By Stephen Tanzer
May/June 2005, IWC Issue #120 (link)(Joseph Phelps Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon Backus Vineyard Napa Valley) Subscribe to see review text.
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Wine Definition
- Vintage 2002
- 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 1,044 (60%)
- Consumed 698 (40%)
Food Pairing
No food pairings available.
Who Likes This Wine
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- ProducerJoseph Phelps
- VarietyCabernet Sauvignon
- CountryUSA
- RegionCalifornia
- SubRegionNapa Valley
- AppellationOakville
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