Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Joseph Phelps
Label Name:
 
Insignia
Vintage:
 
2016
Country:
 
United States
Region:
 
Napa Valley
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14.5%
Grape(s):
 
84% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Petit Verdot, 3% Cabernet Franc, 1% Malbec
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
5
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
5
Length:
 
5
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Robert Parker/Wine Advocate 99 (Lisa Perrotti-Brown); James Suckling 98; Wine Enthusiast 98; Jeb Dunnuck 97; Wine Spectator 95. aged 24 months in 100% new French oak

Tasting Note
Dense black-currant, blackberry and wild blueberry with cocoa, graphite, violets and subtle cedar. Medium–full bodied with fine-grained, firm tannins, bright freshness and a long, velvety finish.

Food Pairing
Western: grilled ribeye, roast lamb, braised short ribs, mushroom risotto, aged cheddar. Asian: Peking duck, char siu, Korean BBQ, Sichuan-style beef, soy-ginger braised short ribs.

Production Method
Fermented separately, blended and aged 24 months in 100% new French oak; bottled January 2019.

Vineyard Info
Joseph Phelps, founded 1973; Insignia launched 1974 as the flagship Bordeaux-style blend. Fruit sourced from multiple Napa estate vineyards across St. Helena, Stags Leap, Oakville and Rutherford.