Joseph Phelps Vineyards
Insignia Estate Grown Napa Valley Red Wine
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
Absolutely amazing showing. Ready to go. Ticking all the boxes. Opening up with every sip. Prodigious.
Absolutely amazing showing. Ready to go. Ticking all the boxes. Opening up with every sip. Prodigious.
Aug 10th, 2020Worth every cent. This is a must try...
WNH virtual tasting.
Worth every cent. This is a must try...
WNH virtual tasting.
Absolutely gorgeous in every way.
We were inspired by @Shawn R. Beautiful detail and delineation, coupled with bold dark fruits, and subtle oak treatment. Finishes with coffee notes and sage - stunning.
Absolutely gorgeous in every way.
We were inspired by @Shawn R. Beautiful detail and delineation, coupled with bold dark fruits, and subtle oak treatment. Finishes with coffee notes and sage - stunning.
WS rated this 91 - criminal!
We think this rocks, and it’s structured for long-term cellaring. Beautiful whiff of tobacco, meat, spice-box and oak on the nose. Deftly balanced palate displays black briar fruits and polished tannins. Prominent minerality is balanced by just the right amount of acid. Yummy now, but is destined to further improve.
WS rated this 91 - criminal!
We think this rocks, and it’s structured for long-term cellaring. Beautiful whiff of tobacco, meat, spice-box and oak on the nose. Deftly balanced palate displays black briar fruits and polished tannins. Prominent minerality is balanced by just the right amount of acid. Yummy now, but is destined to further improve.
New Release showing very young and juicy. Will require lots of time in the cellar, so when you get it, bury it in the cellar for a decade plus...unless curiosity wins! Will join the pantheon of great vintages of Insignia.
New Release showing very young and juicy. Will require lots of time in the cellar, so when you get it, bury it in the cellar for a decade plus...unless curiosity wins! Will join the pantheon of great vintages of Insignia.
Aug 8th, 2018
98+/100 upswing potential but why wait.
98+/100 upswing potential but why wait.
Oct 23rd, 2021
This was perfection. Decanted for at least four hours. My favorite of 2020 thus far. Enjoyed with amazing wagyu Tomahawk ribeye. Will wait to open the next one. Just tremendous.
This was perfection. Decanted for at least four hours. My favorite of 2020 thus far. Enjoyed with amazing wagyu Tomahawk ribeye. Will wait to open the next one. Just tremendous.
Jul 26th, 2020
A baby to start the weekend. I usually would give an Insignia a minimum of 5 years before tasting but I have a lot of this so decided to try it out and it didn’t disappoint. Lush red color, light tannins and a marvelous lingering aftertaste. So lovely with hints of minerals and tobacco. Very complex. Good for 30 years!🍷🍷🍷🍷
A baby to start the weekend. I usually would give an Insignia a minimum of 5 years before tasting but I have a lot of this so decided to try it out and it didn’t disappoint. Lush red color, light tannins and a marvelous lingering aftertaste. So lovely with hints of minerals and tobacco. Very complex. Good for 30 years!🍷🍷🍷🍷
Aug 2nd, 2019