Joseph Phelps Vineyards

Backus Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon

9.543 ratings
9.37 pro ratings
Oakville, Napa Valley, California, USA
Cabernet Sauvignon
Top Notes For
Bill Bender

If I was to identify a North Coast California vintage that is a “go to” right now I’d select the ‘05 without reservation, I’ve had so many spectacular samples lately and I’m smitten. This Backus was just singing tonight. Gorgeous, powerful multi dimensional nirvana.

If I was to identify a North Coast California vintage that is a “go to” right now I’d select the ‘05 without reservation, I’ve had so many spectacular samples lately and I’m smitten. This Backus was just singing tonight. Gorgeous, powerful multi dimensional nirvana.

Apr 4th, 2019
Will Phelps

Joseph Phelps Vineyards

9.5

Very tight when we opened it. After an hour it was gorgeous - violets mixed with dark fruits and scorched earth.

Very tight when we opened it. After an hour it was gorgeous - violets mixed with dark fruits and scorched earth.

Apr 5th, 2015
Matthew George

Really well done. Fruit is elegant and soft. Balanced tannin. Showing so well.

Really well done. Fruit is elegant and soft. Balanced tannin. Showing so well.

Mar 31st, 2015
Richard Hanke

Stunning

Stunning

Dec 16th, 2013
Mitch Powell

Christmas 2018 at Josh & Lu’s Casa.

Christmas 2018 at Josh & Lu’s Casa.

Dec 26th, 2018
Angelo Rosati

Solid performer

Solid performer

Mar 23rd, 2016
Jack Morrison

💯

Dec 22nd, 2015
Quinn McCord

Massive Red! Best I ever tasted! I don't let price dictate quality but it was so smooth and matched Mid Rare Ribeye so well!

Massive Red! Best I ever tasted! I don't let price dictate quality but it was so smooth and matched Mid Rare Ribeye so well!

Dec 3rd, 2015
Bill Talarico

Awesome wine

Awesome wine

Dec 3rd, 2015
Cole Kleiman

This is just a babe still. Hold. Wow, special.

This is just a babe still. Hold. Wow, special.

Nov 22nd, 2015