2010 Joseph Phelps "Backus" Oakville Cabernet Sauvignon this is a vintage I

this is a vintage I have long enjoyed

Outstanding concentration and harmony

this wine smells like seashells and tastes like green lime pith

Seems to expand rapidly in the glass

2010 Joseph Phelps "Backus" Oakville Cabernet Sauvignon this is a vintage I"Winemaker Ashley Hepworth has done a fabulous job with these new releases," Antonio Galloni wrote for Wine Advocate. "While most of the attention at Phelps centers around the flagships Insignia and Backus, over the last few years I have been equally impressed with the straight Cabernet Sauvignon, a wine that delivers tremendous bang for the buck. In addition to these wines, I also tasted a few Syrahs from the 1970s. Today, Phelps is known for their