2005 Cabernet Sauvignon, Backus Vineyard
| Vineyard | Backus |
| Appellation | Oakville |
| Location | South of Oakville Crossroad on the east side of Silverado Trail. |
| Acreage & varietals | 20 acres Cabernet Sauvignon, 1 acre Petit Verdot, 1 acre Malbec. |
| Soil | Boomer gravelly loam composed of old rhyolitic bedrock. |
| Exposure | Afternoon sun radiates hills. |
| Unique features | Red-colored soil and long hours of sunlight retain heat; steeply terraced, 25% slope; well-drained, rocky soil imparts rich tannins and flavors of chocolate, berry and mineral. |
| History | Phelps held a long-term lease on the property from 1977 to 1996, after which he purchased the entire parcel. |
| Wines | Backus Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon. |
