2004 Joseph Phelps Cabernet Sauvignon Backus Vineyard

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sfbikeguy Likes this wine:

Friday, July 9, 2021 - I'm drinking my first Backus with a friend tomorrow over steaks. I have one of each bottle from 1997-2016. Planning on giving it 4+ hours of airtime. I'll probably open the bottle around noon and start a decant around 3. Open to thoughts ahead of time! I'll post after.

- Punted dinner to next day.
- pulled cork @1. Noticed cork was very soft on putting in the cork screw. Despite being very careful, cork broke.
- The immediate nose on this thing is MASSIVE. I won't taste yet. Just going to enjoy the bouquet the next few hours as I work some work done. :) I'll taste and consider decanting around 3.

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Comment posted by gymnastpro:

7/9/2021 5:34:00 PM - An 04 tastes great right now but can age a lot longer as well. For an 04, I would decant 1-2 hours before dinner at room temp. You will be glad you did!
Comment posted by sfbikeguy:

7/9/2021 5:44:00 PM - Great. I'm lucky enough to have purchased 3 2004s back in the day, so I'll be able to try this again. Thanks!
Comment posted by gymnastpro:

7/9/2021 5:50:00 PM - Of course! I bought 4 more a year ago. Definitely worth it. Enjoy!
Comment posted by gymnastpro:

7/10/2021 11:27:00 AM - How was it!
Comment posted by sfbikeguy:

7/10/2021 11:31:00 AM - Ah! Pushed dinner to tonight! Better for both sides! I'll post initial thoughts after I open it.
Comment posted by gymnastpro:

7/10/2021 1:27:00 PM - Perfect!
Comment posted by gymnastpro:

7/10/2021 10:22:00 PM - The verdict? Ha