Joseph Phelps Vineyards
Insignia Estate Grown Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Blend
Napa Valley, California, USA
Took about 2 hours to open up. A touch oaky at first and too much body but became balanced after awhile.
Took about 2 hours to open up. A touch oaky at first and too much body but became balanced after awhile.
Jan 1st, 2023
@Antonio Galloni I hope that if ever you are in Los Angeles you stop by this spot. It’s the place… much luv AG 😊✌🏼👍🏽
@Antonio Galloni I hope that if ever you are in Los Angeles you stop by this spot. It’s the place… much luv AG 😊✌🏼👍🏽
Oct 29th, 2022
Blend of 87% Cab Sauv, 8% Petit Verdot, 3% Malbec and 2% Cab Franc sourced from estate-owned vineyards, aged 24 months in 100% new French oak. Deep Ruby, dark fruits, spice, complex nose. On the palate flavors of rich berry fruits, spice and vanilla oak, well structured harmonious wine. Fine soft rich tannins, long finish ending with fruit, tobacco and sweet earthy tones. Tasting great, young and juicy, should easily last another couple of decades+ in the bottle. Wow!
Blend of 87% Cab Sauv, 8% Petit Verdot, 3% Malbec and 2% Cab Franc sourced from estate-owned vineyards, aged 24 months in 100% new French oak. Deep Ruby, dark fruits, spice, complex nose. On the palate flavors of rich berry fruits, spice and vanilla oak, well structured harmonious wine. Fine soft rich tannins, long finish ending with fruit, tobacco and sweet earthy tones. Tasting great, young and juicy, should easily last another couple of decades+ in the bottle. Wow!
Aug 12th, 2022
The “Black Label” edition of the ‘18 vintage for 50th anniversary of the winery, with 3% Cab from the Backus vineyard - a first time for Insignia. Not sure that makes a difference.
Truly an exceptional wine even by Insignia standard. Complex notes of blackberry, red plum, cassis, cedar, tobacco, baking spices, menthol, and light forest floor that do not try to overwhelm your senses. Power and grace on the palate with impeccable balance.
Drinking beautifully now but patience will be rewarded.
The “Black Label” edition of the ‘18 vintage for 50th anniversary of the winery, with 3% Cab from the Backus vineyard - a first time for Insignia. Not sure that makes a difference.
Truly an exceptional wine even by Insignia standard. Complex notes of blackberry, red plum, cassis, cedar, tobacco, baking spices, menthol, and light forest floor that do not try to overwhelm your senses. Power and grace on the palate with impeccable balance.
Drinking beautifully now but patience will be rewarded.
Magnum. Wayyyyy too young nur what a Potential!
Magnum. Wayyyyy too young nur what a Potential!
May 7th, 2022
An outstanding red blend thathas huge mouth feel that lingers for an eternity on the pallet. Full aroma and an intense red color. Minerality with red cherry. 🍷🍷🍷🍷
An outstanding red blend thathas huge mouth feel that lingers for an eternity on the pallet. Full aroma and an intense red color. Minerality with red cherry. 🍷🍷🍷🍷
Mar 1st, 2022
