Reviews & Ratings
2005 Joseph Phelps Cabernet Sauvignon "Backus"
Winery: Joseph Phelps
Vintage: 2005
Wine Name/Vineyard: "Backus"
Wine Category: Cabernet Sauvignon
Grape blend: 94% Cabernet Sauvignon, 4% Petit Verdot, & 2% Malbec
Bottle size: 750 ml
Region: Oakville
State or country: CA
Price: $225
Cases produced: 1,600
KWG Score: 93 (based on 7 reviews)
Ken's Wine Rating: Excellent (94)
Review date: September 24, 2009
Wine Review: This very dark ruby colored wine opens with a shy light black cherry bouquet. On the palate, this wine is medium to full bodied, very nicely balanced, extremely elegant, and smooth. The flavor profile is a dusty cherry. The finish is quite dry and its rather lengthy building fine tannins sail on for quite some time. Pair this Excellent wine with a filet mignon. Enjoy - Ken
Winemaker Notes: Aromatics in the 2006 Backus are layered with classic notes of crushed rock, ripe blackberry, plum, dark chocolate and violet. The full mid-palate is dominated by flavors of mineral, mocha and dense fruit. Incredible concentration, structure and depth are the backbone of this wine and lead to the rich, long finish.
