SILENT - Fine Wine
2003 Joseph Phelps, Backus Cabernet
- Item Number
- 331
- Estimated Value
- 325 USD
- Sold
- 185 USD to nbc5ba090
- Number of Bids
- 5 - Bid History
Item Description
J Phelps Winemaker Notes: Our first Backus Cabernet Sauvignon was produced in 1977 from a 6.75 acre parcel leased from Marian Backus. We believed this steeply-terraced hillside vineyard with its brick-red soil was capable of producing outstanding wines, and this was confirmed in subsequent vintages, especially during the 90's. When the entire 45-acre parcel (which included 21.5 plantable acres) was offered for sale in 1996, we enthusiastically bought it. Still, even we were unprepared for the extraordinary quality that has come out of this vineyard in the last few years. The 2003 Backus Cabernet is saturated in color with a dark purple, ruby red hue. The aromas of mocha, minerality, black fruits and graphite are characteristic of this unique, grand cru vineyard in the Oakville appellation. The incredible nose is framed by robust tannins, bright fruit flavors and subtle French oak notes, with a depth and concentration that follows through on the palate. Estimated at $325.
Item Special Note
This item will be available for bidding at the Auction event held on May 10, 2014.
Donated By:
Marylue Timpson
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