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Tasting notes
Score 97-98/100 · Antonio Galloni, Vinous, Feb 2000

The 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon Backus Vineyard dazzles right out of the gate. Rich and sumptuous to the core, the 2019 is such a great example of this Oakville site. Inky dark fruit, new leather, spice, menthol, licorice and espresso all build in the glass. Soft and velvety, with no hard edges, the 2019 is positively stellar. The new oak is just a bit prominent. Otherwise, this is beautifully done.

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98
97-98/100

Antonio Galloni, Vinous

About the producer

Joseph Phelps - Producer
Joseph Phelps

California winery Joseph Phelps is best known for its flagship Insignia cuvée, one of the first and finest proprietary red wines in the Napa Valley.

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