Category: | Red Wines |
Sub-Category: | Red Wines |
Producer: | Joseph Phelps |
Label Name: | Insignia |
Vintage: | 2017 |
Country: | United States |
Region: | Napa Valley, California |
Volume: | 750ml |
ABV: | 14.5% |
Grape(s): | Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec, Cabernet Franc |
Acidity: | 3 |
Tannins: | 4 |
Sweetness: | 1 |
Body: | 5 |
Length: | 5 |
Aroma Intensity: | 5 |
Best Temperature: | 16-18°C |
Awards/Ratings
Robert Parker (Wine Advocate) 96; Decanter 96; James Suckling 96; Jeb Dunnuck 96; Wine Spectator 94; Vinous 93-94
Tasting Note
Plush, full-bodied Cabernet-dominant blend with blackberry, cassis, espresso, cedar, clove and dark chocolate. Silky texture, vibrant acidity, layered spice and savory notes; long, persistent finish.
Food Pairing
Western: grilled ribeye, herb-crusted rack of lamb, beef short ribs, wild mushroom pasta, aged cheeses. Asian: hoisin-glazed duck, Korean BBQ (bulgogi/kalbi), braised beef short ribs, char siu pork.
Production Method
Small-lot fermentations with extended maceration; aged 24 months in 100% new French oak; blended from five estate vineyard lots.
Vineyard Info
Joseph Phelps Vineyards, founded 1973; Insignia is the winery's flagship proprietary Bordeaux-style blend first released in 1974, sourced from multiple Napa estate vineyards.