| Category: | Red Wines |
| Sub-Category: | Red Wines |
| Producer: | Joseph Phelps |
| Label Name: | Insignia |
| Vintage: | 2009 |
| Country: | United States |
| Region: | Napa Valley (estate vineyards including Stags Leap, St. Helena, Yountville, Suscol). |
| Volume: | 750ml |
| ABV: | 14.5% |
| Grape(s): | 83% Cabernet Sauvignon, 13% Petit Verdot, 4% Merlot. |
| Acidity: | 3 |
| Tannins: | 4 |
| Body: | 5 |
| Length: | 5 |
| Aroma Intensity: | 5 |
| Best Temperature: | 16-18°C |
Awards/Ratings
Robert Parker's Wine Advocate 97; Wine Enthusiast 96; James Suckling 92; Wine Spectator 91; Vinous ~94–95
Tasting Note
Deep garnet color; concentrated blackcurrant, blackberry and blueberry with violet, cigar box, baking spice, graphite and earthy notes; silky, finely knit tannins and long mineral finish.
Food Pairing
Western: grilled ribeye, roast lamb, braised short ribs, aged cheddar. Asian: Peking duck, Cantonese char siu, Korean BBQ (galbi), Sichuan peppercorn beef.
Production Method
Estate-grown lots fermented separately, blended to taste and aged in new French oak (approx. 20–24 months) before bottling.
Vineyard Info
Family-owned Joseph Phelps Vineyards, founded 1973; Insignia launched 1974 as their flagship proprietary Bordeaux-style blend.