96 pts - Wine Advocate
["The impressive site of Backus Vineyard, right across from the Oakville Crossroads and the Screaming Eagle vineyard, is an extremely steep but magnificent site in Napa Valley. Production for this wine ranges from 1,200 to 1,600 cases. The 2013 Cabernet S
89 pts - Wine Spectator
["Very appealing, with a mix of lively dark berry, currant and black cherry flavors, showing touches of charry, toasty, cedary oak and ending with a woody presence and gripping tannins. Approachable now but should age well. Drink now through 2028. 23,000
94-97 pts - Vinous
["It's fascinating to taste the 2013 Cabernet Sauvignon Backus Vineyard next to Insignia in this vintage, as it is a massively tannic, powerful Cabernet Sauvignon that will require considerable patience. Firm, incisive tannins build to a finish laced with