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2003 Joseph Phelps Cabernet Sauvignon Backus Vineyard
Cabernet Sauvignon
- USA
- California
- Napa Valley
- Oakville
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Community Tasting Notes 45
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pellejeros519 Likes this wine: 96 points
December 27, 2023 - Fantastic. Great dark hue, blackberry and tobacco aroma, medium body and very enjoyable finish. Still has room to run.
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jonwill Likes this wine: 95 points
December 29, 2020 - Drinking at its peak right now, tannins are fully resolved, silky smooth and attenuated dark fruits and cherry.
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Bruce 1er wrote: 91 points
November 20, 2020 - Big; Dark. Intense. Brooding. Earthy, tobacco, coffee, plums. Bottle 12432.
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Ranndy wrote: 90 points
August 2, 2020 - Decant for at least two hours before drinking. Very good aroma of Bock cherries.
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Bruce 1er wrote: 95 points
May 18, 2020 - Excellent. Very balanced; rich luscious fruit; soft tannins in the finish (stood upright for 6 weeks and decanted); no noticeable brown in the rim. Very youthful - many years left. Bottle No. 12,434.
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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.
Wine Definition
- Vintage 2003
- 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 19 (1%)
- In Cellars 1,059 (52%)
- Consumed 956 (47%)
Food Pairing
No food pairings available.
Who Likes This Wine
95% Like It 19 votes
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- VarietyCabernet Sauvignon
- CountryUSA
- RegionCalifornia
- SubRegionNapa Valley
- AppellationOakville
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