Matt Konopka

9.2

Great bottle for a long week that seemed to have two Wednesday’s. Picking up dinner and sharing this with with owners while I wait. Nice plummy nose, soft tannins. Joseph Phelps never disappoints, great bottle. #JosephPhelps — 5 years ago

Mitzi Inglis

Marketing/Public Relations, Joseph Phelps Vineyards

9.4

This is in a perfect place. What a treat. Biased review #josephphelps — 7 years ago

Tom Kobylarz

9.3

Old school...talk about label wear!

"1989...the number, another summer...get down...
Sound of the funky drummer!"

Still in the driver seat, this is gorgeous and yes it's old but the wine blossomed after 30 minutes and now at 2 hours open its singing and going strong.

1989 Joseph Phelps "Insignia", Napa Valley

Ruby-garnet edges, a deep core of red color.

The nose started out super funky, but blew off to a nose of mature cedar, forest floor, dried red cherry and cassis. The palate is old, but like the nose gained strength with air, it gained depth and concentration. Mulled spices, red fruits, plum, cedar and red fruit skin.
#josephphelps #insignia #napavalley — 8 years ago

Mitzi Inglis

Marketing/Public Relations, Joseph Phelps Vineyards

9.5

Such a beauty. #josephphelps biased review. — 6 years ago

with Justin and Joseph

Mitzi Inglis

Marketing/Public Relations, Joseph Phelps Vineyards

9.5

Spectacular. Even better following an hour of decanting. #josephphelps #insignia biased review — 7 years ago

Mitzi Inglis

Marketing/Public Relations, Joseph Phelps Vineyards

9.4

Biased review. #josephphelps #insignia — 8 years ago

Mitzi Inglis

Marketing/Public Relations, Joseph Phelps Vineyards

9.4

From magnum. What a treat! Biased review. #josephphelps #insignia — 8 years ago

with Will

Mitzi Inglis

Marketing/Public Relations, Joseph Phelps Vineyards

9.3

Cabernet Franc. Decanted for 30 minutes. Tons of life left in this wine. Fresh, focused dark fruit and a touch of earthy spice. Such a treat. Biased review. #josephphelps — 6 years ago

with Joseph

Mitzi Inglis

Marketing/Public Relations, Joseph Phelps Vineyards

9.4

Just coming into its own. Super rich, concentrated dark fruit, spice box and a hint of vanilla. Biased review #josephphelps — 7 years ago

Mitzi Inglis

Marketing/Public Relations, Joseph Phelps Vineyards

9.6

Mind blown by this amazing wine that has aged so gracefully. What a treat. Biased review. #josephphelps — 8 years ago

with Joseph and Will