Insignia 2019 Joseph Phelps

Classificatie	Cru Classe
Wijnsoort	Rood
Producent	Joseph Phelps
Jaar	2019
Land	Verenigde Staten
Regio	Californië
Appellation	Napa Valley
Druif	Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec, Petit Verdot
Inhoud	0,75
Conditie	Perfect
Etiket	Perfect
Drinkbaar	2024-2048
Voorraad	0
Inhoud	1,5
Conditie	Perfect
Etiket	Perfect
Drinkbaar	2024-2048
Voorraad	0
Inhoud	3,0
Conditie	Perfect
Etiket	Perfect
Drinkbaar	2024-2048
Voorraad	0
Inhoud	6,0
Conditie	Perfect
Etiket	Perfect
Drinkbaar	2024-2048
Voorraad	0

Professionele reviews

Robert Parker (97)

The 2019 Insignia is composed of 93% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Petit Verdot and 2% Malbec. The vineyard sources this year include: 32% Yountville (Oak Knoll District), 23% Banca Dorada (Rutherford), 14% Suscol (South Napa Valley), 14% Home Ranch (St. Helena), 12% Las Rocas (Stags Leap District), 3% Barboza (Stags Leap District) and 2% El Venadito (Oak Knoll District). The wine is aging for 24 months in 100% new French oak barrels. Deep garnet-purple in color, it needs a little swirling to unlock a gorgeous perfume of black cherry compote, stewed plums and blackcurrant pastilles with hints of bay leaves, red roses, underbrush and pencil lead plus a hint of menthol. Medium to full-bodied, the palate delivers impactful black fruit preserves layers with finely grained tannins and seamless freshness, finishing long and layered. 18,000 cases are due to be made. (Tasted as a barrel sample.)

James Suckling (98)

A very aromatic Insignia with pencil-shaving and graphite highlights to the dark fruit and blackberries. Full-bodied, yet tensioned and vertical, with very fine tannins that run deep and layered in the wine. Needs time to come together, but fantastic tension and structure.

BOW (9)