Blend of 88% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Merlot, 3% Petite Verdot, 1% Syrah, 1% Malbec & 2% Cabernet Franc, aged for 17 months in 48% new French oak, deep Ruby with aromas of dark berry fruits, oak and sweet spice. On the palate flavors of blackberry, cherry and currants with tobacco and herb spice. Fine smooth tannins, approachable, long finish ending with fruit, oak, spice and herb mineral character. Nice! β 12 days ago
One of my favorite Napa cabs. This vintage continues to improve. Last had in β21. Not a ton of oak or alcohol. The fruit isnβt bombastic yet not austere either. Closer to austere, but not at all simple. Itβs earthy, berry, cherry, and tobacco with round tannins. Love this! I wish more Napa cabs went down this route. β 22 days ago
The 2012 Insignia is in great shape today. Bright acids lend tremendous energy to a mid-weight Insignia that is more about finesse rather than power. Sweet red-fleshed fruit, cedar, tobacco, mint and rose petal are all beautifully delineated. There's not much left to say. The 2012 offers tons of pure pleasure. (Antonio Galloni, Vinous, May 2024)
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Jody Scharf
Close to perfect, granted don't know what that is, but this is near... β 20 days ago