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Joseph Phelps Insignia Proprietary Red 2015  - First Bottle

Reviews

98 Robert Parker's The Wine Advocate -
The 2015 Insignia Proprietary Red Wine is blended of 90% Cabernet Sauvignon, 7% Petit Verdot, 2% Cabernet Franc and 1% Malbec aged for 24 months in 100% new French oak. Deep garnet-purple colored, it opens with stunning black and red plums, cassis and mulberries scents with loads of redcurrant sparks and compelling wafts of lilacs, pencil shavings, black olives and tilled soil plus a hint of bay leaves. Medium to full-bodied, the palate explodes with red and black currant fireworks plus some exciting mineral nuances coming through, framed by firm, grainy tannins and fantastic freshness, finishing very long and beautifully layered. 12,400 cases produced.

Technical Details

  • BlendProprietary Blend
  • WinemakerAshley Hepworth
  • CountryUS
  • RegionCalifornia North Coast
  • AppellationNapa
  • Alcohol14.50%%

Joseph Phelps Insignia Proprietary Red 2015

Cabernet Blends  |  US
WA98, JS96

Too late, we are SOLD OUT!
A Napa Valley legend. No other way to say it. The Insignias from the 70s are STILL drinking incredibly. In 40-50 years, we'll be talking about this one, too! 98 points! A centerpiece for the cellar!

About the Producer

Joseph Phelps Vineyards is a family-owned and operated wine estate with vineyards and wineries in Napa Valley and on the western Sonoma Coast. The winery was founded in 1973 by Joseph Phelps, a successful construction executive and entrepreneur whose early interest in wine led him to establish vineyards on a 670-acre former cattle ranch in Napa Valley. Over the next 42 years Joe became one of the most respected figures in the California wine industry, building Joseph Phelps Vineyards into a critically-acclaimed winery internationally known for its iconic wines and unwavering commitment to quality. Joseph most notably created the first ever "fanciful name" for his flagship wine Insignia, which had a dramatic effect on the way wine was marketed around the world to this day.