Insignia 2019 Joseph Phelps

Classification	Cru Classe
Type	Red
Brand	Joseph Phelps
Vintage	2019
Country	United States
Region	Napa Valley
Grape	Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec, Petit Verdot
Volume	0,75
Condition	Perfect
Label	Perfect
Drinkable	2024-2048
Stock	0
Volume	1,5
Condition	Perfect
Label	Perfect
Drinkable	2024-2048
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Volume	3,0
Condition	Perfect
Label	Perfect
Drinkable	2024-2048
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Volume	6,0
Condition	Perfect
Label	Perfect
Drinkable	2024-2048
Stock	0

Professional 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)