Joseph Phelps Cabernet Sauvignon Backus Vineyard 2015

Name: Joseph Phelps Cabernet Sauvignon Backus Vineyard 2015
Brand: Joseph Phelps
Rating: 9.1 (1 reviews)

Red

Oakville, United States

9.1

WineSaint

Blackberry liqueur, espresso and crushed granite dominate this brooding, structured Cabernet. The palate shows remarkable intensity but remains locked down, with massive tannins that coat the mouth. There's serious material here beneath the current austerity. Drink 2026-2040.

blackberry liqueurespressocrushed granitedark chocolate

Label

Joseph Phelps

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Joseph Phelps built one of Napa's most recognizable estates from the ground up in the 1970s, and Insignia remains a benchmark Bordeaux-style blend five decades on.