Joseph Phelps Backus 1978
750 ml Cabernet Sauvignon 95%, Merlot 5%, Cabernet Franc 5% Napa Valley, United States 1978
Joseph Phelps Backus 1978 is a dry, very full-bodied red from Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc (Napa Valley, United States), in the full, structured reds style. Tannins are very firm and acidity fresh; oak influence is noticeable. Good with steak, lamb, roast chicken, roast pork. Cheapest offer £282.00 at Hedonism Wines.
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£282.00
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Taste profile
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sweetness
1 / 5
dry
Cabernet Sauvignon + Merlot prior
body
5 / 5
very full
Cabernet Sauvignon + Merlot prior
tannin
5 / 5
very firm
Cabernet Sauvignon + Merlot prior
acidity
4 / 5
fresh
Cabernet Sauvignon + Merlot prior
oak
4 / 5
noticeable
Cabernet Sauvignon + Merlot prior
Estimates by WineGenie, not the merchant's or a critic's words. Built from the grape's typical profile, the appellation, terms in the name and the merchant's description. How this works.
Facts
Style
Full, structured reds
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Colour
Red
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Origin
Napa Valley · Napa Valley · United States
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Grapes
Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc
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ABV
not stated by merchant
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Farming
not stated
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Vegan
not stated
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Critic score
none
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Drinking window
not stated
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Decant
not stated
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Food
inferred from grape and style
Occasions
dinner party · steak night · gift · special occasion
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About Cabernet Sauvignon
Typical aromas: blackcurrant, black cherry, cedar, mint, green bell pepper when unripe. Serve at 16–18 °C. Grape page.
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Merchant's description
95% Cabernet Sauvignon, 2.5% Merlot, and 2.5% Cabernet Franc. The 1978 vintage gave remarkably balanced fruit, resulting in a well-structured and flavourful wine. A rare find from the 1978 vintage.
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