Norman

9.2

Nice. Tamed bramble. Not super intense or concentrated as I kinda remember but might have been a different vineyard that I am recalling. — 12 days ago

Somm David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.5

I recently had a conversation with a few Joseph Phelps Ambassador’s at Pebble Beach Food & Wine in April. I said, I had every vintage of Insignia back to 2006 in storage. They said, “you should really drink up the 2006.” So, I coravined an 06 last weekend, a taste. I agreed then. But tonight not the case, it shows it still has a fair amount of life. Another 5-8 yrs and perhaps plus.

My Ribcap, a definition of Medium Rare Plus.

The nose reveals floral; blackberries, black raspberries, both plums, poached strawberries, dark cherries and blue fruit notes. Melted dark chocolate, mocha, caramel, softly layered baking spices, very underrated graphite, steeped tea, mid berry cola, red licorice, limestone powder, dry top soil, dry twig, red, dark candied to slightly withering florals w/ liquid violet cola.

The palate shows well resolved, rounded, velvety M+ tannins. Nicely ripe fruits that are floral; blackberries, black raspberries, both plums, poached strawberries, dark cherries and blue fruit notes. Melted dark chocolate, mocha, caramel river, softly layered baking spices-clove, nutmeg, cinnamon stick & vanillin, warm caramel, dark Asian spices with palate burrowing heat, dry tobacco/ leather, cedar, grilled meats, very underrated graphite, sweet tarriness, black licorice, steeped tea, mid berry cola, red licorice, limestone powder, dry top soil, dry twig, red, dark candied to slightly withering florals w/ liquid violet cola, candied to withering; dark, red, blue florals wrapped in liquid violets, epic rainfall acidity, well balanced-structured-toned, elegant finish that lasts minutes and falls on earth & heated spice.

95-96 peaking. — 23 days ago

Paul J

9.6

1hr+ decant. Got better over the course of three hours. See previous notes. Had a little Spanish influence to it. This rocks! — 2 months ago

with Brooke

Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

9.3

2022 vintage. Drinking better now, and for the foreseeable future, than the 2022 Opus. 6.24.26. — 2 months ago

Paul J

9.4

PnP. Deep, dark fruit. Dark cherries and blackberries. Exceeded expectations. Massive depth. Really enjoyed! — 3 months ago

with Brooke

Michael Burke

10

Tasty - good for steak — 4 months ago

Randy Fillingim

9.3

Popped this 2017 last night with my good friend of 55 years JK. He has a very good palette and we both agreed it was a very good wine. It paired well with a tri-tip on the grill. still may have a little bit more life in it. fruit forward . Nothing seem to be dried out. good depth, and balance.  — 5 days ago

K Brooks

9.1

Delicious red wine with cheese, crackers and potato chips on a wonderful trip to the Pacific Northwest. — a month ago

Gabriella Boros

10

A perfect wine. Balanced and complex. A gorgeous first hit of plum with a hint of cherry. So broad fruit at first but then settles on the tongue with a noise terror of tannin. No bitterness just smooth and lovely. Girgeous wine. 2010 vintage gift bottle from Donna and Anders — 23 days ago

Lauren Young

9.1

Very drinkable — 2 months ago

Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

9.4

2015 vintage. Sampled from Coravin. Medium body. The monstrous tannins tamed somewhat...as they meet a decade+. Absolutely, top-notch nose. If you both respect the exuberance of youth and celebrate the wisdom of age, this is for you. A fascinating, case study currently. 6.24.26. — 2 months ago

Mary H

9.0

Strong red blend and gentle tannins for not a lot of age, and for WA state for that matter. Was busy discussing business while drinking this so copying web tasting notes: “blackberry, marionberry, cassis, dried herbs, olive tapenade, cedar, vanilla, and coffee.” — 4 months ago

Paul J

9.6

1hr+ decant. Dark red color with rustic tones. Bramble, chocolate, cedar, and some alcohol on the nose. Same on the palate with nice depth. Still young but drinking nicely. — 5 months ago

with Brooke and

Michelle Sakowicz

8.9

Good afternoon a Boudoix bottle with pizza. Bold and dark berry forward but smooth and dry. Nice compliment to the other — a month ago

with Brian

Josh Carvo

9.3

Fruit but not to sweet Danna — 19 days ago

Andrea Watt

9.0

Lightly sweet but surprisingly tart with green apple and under ripe pineapple over a touch of citrus and acacia — a month ago

WC Fields

9.5

A stunner. — 8 days ago

Matt Schwartz

8.9

Oak, sawdust, coco nibs, tobacco, black currant and blackberries. This is rich, deep and dark. Mostly secondary and tertiary flavors at this point, not a ton of fruit left. — 2 months ago

Whitney H

10

My late dad’s favorite and the vintage he was drinking just before he passed. Perfection. — 2 months ago

Andy@andyberke.com

9.2

A real favorite. What a value — 4 months ago