This one needs no introduction at all. Recognized the world-over for it`s consistent, unquestionable and rigorously high quality. No wine delivers quite like the Joseph Phelps Insignia.....every single time. One of the most iconic wines from Napa Valley, up there with the likes of Opus, Harlan, Colgin etc, Insignia is one of those Cabernets that demands to be represented (justifiably) in every serious collector’s cellar. Insignia is universally regarded as a qualitative yardstick for California winemaking, and this 99-point monster proves it. The 2019 Insignia opens with heady aromatics of red fruit, crème de cassis, leafy tobacco and delicate dried rose petals. The palate is juicy and dense with expressive layers of blackberry, raspberry, black currant, and dark chocolate. A dynamic wine offering captivating energy, length, complexity and refinement. The 2019 Insignia marks the first vintage to include fruit from the new Joseph Phelps vineyard named El Venadito, located in the Oak Knoll District, just south of the winery’s Yountville Vineyard. Very limited availability. Available in a handsome 6-pack lay down wood case....perfect for your cellar. Snatch one quick before they go!
2019 Joseph Phelps Insignia 750ml - Graileys Price - $329.99 per bottle - 6 Pack OWC`s Available
99 Points Jeb Dunnuck - Another beautiful wine from this team, the 2019 Insignia is mostly Cabernet Sauvignon but includes smaller amounts of Merlot and Malbec, brought up all in new barrels, sourced from seven estate vineyards. It has a classic varietal and incredibly complex nose of crème de cassis, freshly sharpened pencils, green tobacco, and damp earth, with a kiss of background sappy spring flowers. Seemingly from a cooler year with its freshness, vibrancy, and herbal, floral character on the nose, it's nevertheless full-bodied and beautifully concentrated on the palate, with ultra-fine tannins, a seamless, layered mouthfeel, and a gorgeous finish. Unquestionably up with the finest vintages of this cuvée, this is legit awesome juice that’s going to offer incredible pleasure over the coming 20-25 years. Hats off to winemaker Ashley Hepworth.