2010 Joseph Phelps "Backus" Oakville Cabernet Sauvignon Seems to expand rapidly in

Seems to expand rapidly in the glass

refreshing acidity

white pepper

Outstanding concentration and harmony

fresh pear and nettle

2010 Joseph Phelps "Backus" Oakville Cabernet Sauvignon Seems to expand rapidly in"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