Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Joseph Phelps
Label Name:
 
Insignia
Vintage:
 
2015
Country:
 
United States
Region:
 
Napa Valley
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14.5%
Grape(s):
 
90% Cabernet Sauvignon, 7% Petit Verdot, 2% Cabernet Franc, 1% Malbec
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
5
Length:
 
5
Aroma Intensity:
 
5
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
2015 scores: Robert Parker's Wine Advocate 98, Wine Enthusiast 97, James Suckling 97, Jeb Dunnuck 97. Insignia: historically three 100‑point Parker vintages (1991, 1997, 2002) and Wine Spectator Wine of the Year (2005 for 2002 vintage)

Tasting Note
Opulent black and red plum, cassis and mulberry with cocoa, lilac and pencil‑shavings. Velvety, concentrated, with integrated vanilla from new French oak, firm grainy tannins and a long, layered finish.

Food Pairing
Western: grilled ribeye, roast lamb, venison, aged cheddar. Asian: Peking duck, Korean BBQ (bulgogi), char siu, rich Sichuan or braised beef dishes.

Production Method
Estate‑sourced Bordeaux‑style blend, small‑lot fermentation; aged 24 months in 100% new French oak from multiple coopers; bottled after careful racking and minimal filtration.

Vineyard Info
Family‑owned Joseph Phelps Vineyards, founded 1973. Insignia debuted in 1974 as California’s first proprietary Bordeaux‑style blend, sourced from multiple estate vineyards across Napa Valley.