Joseph Phelps Backus Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2018 750ml

A wine of great depth and integrity, 2018 Backus offers aromatic blackberry, blueberry, cocoa powder and black pepper with notes of forest floor and fragrant young violet. Powerful tannin structure envelopes vibrant layers of crushed rock minerality and black fruit with a fresh, inviting, lingering finish.
97 Points - James Suckling
Aromas of mint, dark berries and black olives follow through to a medium to full body with lightly chewy and layered tannins that are long and focused. Lots of black olive and conifer undertones, yet it remains subtle. Very long. 

97 Points - Vinous
The 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon Backus Vineyard shows off the best qualities of the year in its silky, perfumed personality. Blackberry, blueberry, lavender, spice and mint are all built in the glass. 2018 stands out for its freshness and verve. Inky dark fruit, graphite, menthol and licorice linger in a classic expression of this Eastern Oakville site.