ITEM 17502
1997 Joseph Phelps Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon Backus Oakville
$199.98
Wine Rating:
750ml
1997
california
napa valley
cabernet sauvignon
joseph phelps vineyards
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Robert Parker's Wine Advocate: 93 points
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
Review Date: December 2000