1997 Joseph Phelps Cabernet Sauvignon Backus Vineyard
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From a hillside overlooking the Oakville District, Phelps produces small quantities of their single vineyard Backus Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon, which is aged in 100% new French Taransaud oak. The sensational 1997 Cabernet Sauvignon Backus Vineyard is a muscular, highly-extracted, full-bodied effort that requires 3-4 years of cellaring. Although not very approachable, it displays great fruit intensity in its huge, thick, viscous flavors redolent with black currants, new saddle leather, spice box, and toasty oak. Long, powerful, and intense, it exhibits both sweet tannin and immense concentration. Anticipated maturity: 2004-2025. Tel. (707) 963-2745; Fax (707) 963-4831
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Robert Parker
Stephen Tanzer, Vinous
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Bright deep ruby. Aromas of dark chocolate, mint, graphite and tar show an almost roasted ripeness. Large-scaled and sweet in the middle, but very backward today. A much more muscular style than the '97 Insignia. Finishes with major chewy tannins and excellent persistence.
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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.