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« 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.»
- ROBERTPARKER.COM
- Country United States
- Region California, North Coast
- Designation of origin Oakville
- Regulated Designation American Viticultural Areas (AVA)
- Grape varieties Cabernet sauvignon 94 %, Malbec 3 %, Petit verdot 3 %
- Degree of alcohol 14.5 %
- Color Red
- Size 1.5 L
- Producer Joseph Phelps Vineyards
- Promoting agent Charton Hobbs Inc
- SAQ code 11969571
- UPC code 00873922008726

