Tom Garland

9.4

Insignia Masterclass

1998 Insignia
2001 Insignia
2004 Insignia
2008 Insignia
2013 Insignia
2023 Insignia

With:
David Pearson, President
Ryan Knoth, winemaker

@Joseph Phelps Vineyards, Napa — 5 days ago

with Brenda

Robert Henalt

9.6

Amazing now but feel like it’ll age nicely for many years. Red fruit, slate and hint of chocolate. Smooth tannins. Spectacular! — 6 months ago

Rick Phillips

9.1

Elegant, Hints of Apples and Honeysuckle. Long finish. — 8 months ago

with Sherre and Letha

Bridget Meagher

8.9

Beaujolais style carbonic maceration Josh — 9 months ago

Neil Valenzuela

9.3

Deep ruby color. Aromas of black fruit, thyme, bell pepper and baking spices. Blackberry on the palate, herbs and earthy finish.

🏅97 Points - Jeb Dunnuck
🏅97 Points - Robert Parker — a year ago

LM Segal

9.5

Best Easter/Passover wine ever. So pure, delicately layered and with beautiful balance. Probably at its peak but no rush. — 4 years ago

JK Robinson

9.1

Yes would buy again. Not quite as sweet as some cabs, more earth than fruit. I like it. — 5 years ago

Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

9.2

2022 vintage. Nice enuff in the front and mid-palates with plenty of fruit, spice and richness. Dwindles on the finish and, like nearly all 2022's from Napa, missing that kapow/blammo at the end. 8.19.26. Missed the 2021 and haven't seen the 2023 but feel like they'll come through with the goods. 8.19.26. — a month ago

Jeroen Koenen

9.3

Not the deepest nor the most complex wine ever, but it charmes with its lovely purity and extravert personality. Vanillin, sweet oak, white peach, dash of lemon oil. — 6 months ago

Sam Friedland

8.9

Was fine, but nothing to write home about!✍️ — 8 months ago

Somm David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.3

This is classic JP Quarter Moon.

The 18 has nice evolution while holding its vineyard characters. It shows medium dark fruits; black cherries, blackberries, strawberries, nicely layered spice & baking spices, mid red flowers, excellent acidity and a finish that is elegant, well balanced-knitted and lasts 90 seconds.

It’s the most wonderful time of the year! — 9 months ago

Daniel Dver

9.2

Sherri loves it — 3 years ago

Natalie Corrado Fitz

9.0

2016 was so yummy — 5 years ago

Richard Davies

9.0

Needs lots of airing. Give it at least 3 hours. Body comes out then. — 5 years ago

Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

9.2

2023 vintage. Stuffing. Fruit. Richness. Needs a mandatory 20-spot in maximum security. Sure, you can enjoy it now but you’ll be missing out on what makes this wine special. Not the biggest Insignia fan but the two-decade+ ones consistently deliver magic, regardless of the vintage. 8.19.26. — a month ago

Jake Hajer

9.1

Good wine. On the richer side of Syrah. — 7 months ago

Tom Garland

9.4

1hour decant(some chunky/fine sediment). A striking still dark magenta color with little bricking. On the nose: Inviting notes of sweet red/blue fruit, smoked meat, floral, worn leather, nutmeg, wet forest floor. Taste: velvety, smooth, elegant, savory mature wine with dried cherries, cocoa, leather, scorched earth, and a minerally mocha long lingering finish. YUM!! — 8 months ago

with Brenda

Jan de Weerd

8.9

Basically…disappointed. We were ready for a big Cab but this was a bit of a dud. Limited finish and also did not develop much on the palate. 9 years old had expected layers of leather, cigar etc but none of that. Mostly single note and lack of vibrancy. What should I do with the other two bottles I have?? — 3 years ago

with Tammy

Jake Hajer

9.1

It’s a bigger body style Pinot, which I’m personally not a fan of- but the fruit and aromatics are great. Hard not like! Hibiscus, forest, blackberries. — 5 years ago

Meghan C

9.2

Sent by Mom & Alan — 6 years ago