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Joseph Phelps Vineyards Backus Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2002
...One has to admire this cuvee for its extraordinary structure and multidimensional personality...aromas of new oak, loamy soil, graphite, incense and black fruits... possibly great wine for the ages, and I would not hesitate to put my money where my mouth is. This 2002 should be absolutely amazing in 25-30 years. Robert Parker
Ratings on Delectable
Michael Herzog 
Great balance. Still has plenty of time. Delicious and drinkable.
Great balance. Still has plenty of time. Delicious and drinkable.
9.2
Jay Eagan
Absolutely perfect
Absolutely perfect
9.5
Kurt-Inge Eklund
Wines like this make me happy. Made before the Napa- jam-era with beautiful layers of fresh ripe fruit and stunning minerals. 100% balanced with the backbone built of CS tannins.
Wines like this make me happy. Made before the Napa- jam-era with beautiful layers of fresh ripe fruit and stunning minerals. 100% balanced with the backbone built of CS tannins.
9.7Matt Gundlach
In a great spot well integrated tannins, cherries and berries plus leather & chocolates
In a great spot well integrated tannins, cherries and berries plus leather & chocolates
9.7
Ty Richchouyrod
Oakville is the best village;)
Oakville is the best village;)
9.3
Will Phelps
Joseph Phelps Vineyards
Out of magnum, this big boy still needs some time!
Out of magnum, this big boy still needs some time!
9.7
Knightsbridge Wine Shoppe
In a wonderful place. Dart red plum and currant with some earth starting to emerge.
In a wonderful place. Dart red plum and currant with some earth starting to emerge.
9.7
Bill Bender
Still quite big and a little tight for 12 but the class of the night. Some classic mature Oakville cassis notes showed through after a couple hours.
Still quite big and a little tight for 12 but the class of the night. Some classic mature Oakville cassis notes showed through after a couple hours.
9.7Cheryl Haywood
Very soft and elegant.
Very soft and elegant.
9.4
Jeffrey Lewis
Early days. Let them sleep. 2-4 more years. Then watch out! Or a big decant now.
Early days. Let them sleep. 2-4 more years. Then watch out! Or a big decant now.
9.5
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