Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Joseph Phelps
Label Name:
 
Insignia
Vintage:
 
2019
Country:
 
United States
Region:
 
Napa Valley, California
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14.5%
Grape(s):
 
Cabernet Sauvignon 93%, Petit Verdot 5%, Malbec 2%
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
5
Length:
 
5
Aroma Intensity:
 
5
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Jeb Dunnuck 99; James Suckling 98; Vinous (Antonio Galloni) 96+; Robert Parker/Wine Advocate 96; Wine Spectator 94; Wine Enthusiast 94. Aged 24 months in 100% new French oak

Tasting Note
Dense, layered Napa Cabernet: crème de cassis, blackberry, graphite, dark chocolate, tobacco leaf and dried rose. Velvety, full-bodied, fine-grained tannins, lively acidity and a long, mineral-tinged finish.

Food Pairing
Western: grilled ribeye, roasted lamb, venison, wild-mushroom risotto, aged cheeses (Comté, aged cheddar). Asian: Peking duck, Korean BBQ (galbi), char siu, Sichuan beef, teriyaki-glazed steak, mushroom and soy braises.

Production Method
Each lot fermented separately with extended maceration, matured 24 months in 100% new French oak from multiple coopers, then blended and bottled to preserve structure and concentrated fruit.

Vineyard Info
Joseph Phelps Vineyards founded 1973; Insignia first produced 1974. Estate fruit sourced from multiple Napa sites (Stags Leap, Rutherford, Oakville, Yountville, Oak Knoll). Flagship Bordeaux-style proprietary blend.