2006 Joseph Phelps Backus Vineyard Double Magnum - 750ml

2006 Joseph Phelps Backus Vineyard Double Magnum - 750ml

$895.00
2006 Joseph Phelps Backus Vineyard Double Magnum - 94 pts!

Joseph Phelps is one of Napa Valley's most prominent wine producers. As is the case with many of Napa's most famous producers, the key grape variety here is Cabernet Sauvignon.

The iconic redwood winery is located just outside of St Helena. The company owns vineyards across Napa, notably in Stags Leap, Oak Knoll, Rutherford and Oakville.

The estate was established in 1973 with a first release of three wines. Joseph Phelps was running a construction company in Colorado and had come to Napa for a project and had fallen in love with the wine industry there. After importing grapes back to Denver for vinification for a time, he bought a cattle ranch in the valley and began planting vineyards.

Joseph Phelps' flagship wine is Insignia, which made its debut in 1974. This is a blend based on Cabernet Sauvignon with smaller amounts of other Bordeaux varieties. The precise components vary with each vintage. Current options are Petit Verdot, Cabernet Franc and Malbec. The company hopes to replant some Merlot for future vintages.

Varietal Cabernet Sauvignon
Vintage 2006
Rating 94+ RP
Bottle Size 3000 ml
Bottle Quantity 1
Country USA
Region California
Location North Coast
Producer Phelps Joseph
Color Red
Wine Type Table
Robert Parker 94+ RP - The single vineyard 2006 Cabernet Sauvignon Backus Vineyard from the Oakville Corridor is a monster. A 1,100-case blend of 94% Cabernet Sauvignon and the rest Petit Verdot and Malbec, it is bursting with aromas of charcoal, scorched earth, barbecue smoke, lead pencil shavings, graphite, cassis, blackberries, and oak. Dense purple to the rim and very closed, this is a big, muscular, full-bodied effort meant for serious long-term aging. Its potential is extraordinary, but I wouldn't want to touch a bottle for 5-8 years. It should last for three decades or more. 
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Varietal Cabernet Sauvignon
Vintage 2006
Rating 94+ RP
Bottle Size 3000 ml
Bottle Quantity 1
Country USA
Region California
Location North Coast
Producer Phelps Joseph
Color Red
Wine Type Table
    Varietal Cabernet Sauvignon
    Vintage 2006
    Rating 94+ RP
    Bottle Size 3000 ml
    Bottle Quantity 1
    Country USA
    Region California
    Location North Coast
    Producer Phelps Joseph
    Color Red
    Wine Type Table
    Varietal Cabernet Sauvignon
    Vintage 2006
    Rating 94+ RP
    Barrels
    Style
    Owners
    Region California
    Location North Coast
    Producer Phelps Joseph
    Winemaker

    Production
    Robert Parker Rating 94+ RP - The single vineyard 2006 Cabernet Sauvignon Backus Vineyard from the Oakville Corridor is a monster. A 1,100-case blend of 94% Cabernet Sauvignon and the rest Petit Verdot and Malbec, it is bursting with aromas of charcoal, scorched earth, barbecue smoke, lead pencil shavings, graphite, cassis, blackberries, and oak. Dense purple to the rim and very closed, this is a big, muscular, full-bodied effort meant for serious long-term aging. Its potential is extraordinary, but I wouldn't want to touch a bottle for 5-8 years. It should last for three decades or more.
    Antonio Galloni Rating
    Wine Spectator Rating
    Burghound Rating

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