Joseph Phelps Backus Napa Cabernet Tanqueray

Joseph Phelps Backus Napa Cabernet TanquerayThe 2017 Cabernet Sauvignon Backus Vineyard is composed of 92% Cabernet Sauvignon, 4% Malbec and 4% Petit Verdot. It was aged for 24 months in 100% new French oak barrels. Deep garnet purple colored, it needs a little coaxing before it charges out of the glass with bold expressions of crme de cassis, boysenberries and black cherry preserves plus suggestions of cast iron pan, violets, allspice and sandalwood with a touch of fragrant earth. Medium to

or try it in a martini

tropical yet smooth

juicy flavors

and dried herbs

meaty and full-bodied

Sauza Hacienda is an extremely versatile tequila

where ripe cherry and wild strawberry notes mingle with a subtle earthiness that lingers on the palate

the wine expands into deeper

milk chocolate

instead with more citrus

Needs some time

citrus and orange blossom with a medium-body