Joseph Phelps Vineyards

Insignia Estate Grown Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Blend

9.5121 ratings
9.114 pro ratings
Napa Valley, California, USA
Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot, Malbec
Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Pasta, Venison, Tomato-Based, Potato, Pork, Chocolate & Caramel, White Rice, Mushrooms, Beef, Lamb, Chili & Hot Spicy, Pungent Cheese, Salami & Prosciutto, Hard Cheese, Baking Spices, Exotic Spices, Chicken, Herbs, Turkey, Onion, Soft Cheese, Duck, Beans & Peas
Top Notes For
Jay Eagan

Insignia is always a stellar wine

Insignia is always a stellar wine

Jan 10th, 2022
Kurt-Inge Eklund

Out of magnum

Out of magnum

Jan 4th, 2019
WineMascot

2014, in its youth you can smell the petite verdot and it isn't shy on the oak

2014, in its youth you can smell the petite verdot and it isn't shy on the oak

May 8th, 2018
Mike R
9.4

Really young but opened and it was delicious - back able to smile again

Really young but opened and it was delicious - back able to smile again

Mar 11th, 2018
Charlie Abbott

Sommelier Casa Mono

9.3

Minty fresh, much more balanced than I was anticipating. Probably my favorite pairing with the BBQ we had

Minty fresh, much more balanced than I was anticipating. Probably my favorite pairing with the BBQ we had

1 person found it helpfulDec 13th, 2017
Ben Brenner

#mag

1 person found it helpfulSep 21st, 2017
Karen Hunt

Right after opening the wine it was awesome. We thought it would get even better with opening up. It lost the mid and finish after about 45 minutes. Our fault. Next time we will drink faster.

Right after opening the wine it was awesome. We thought it would get even better with opening up. It lost the mid and finish after about 45 minutes. Our fault. Next time we will drink faster.

Mar 25th, 2017
Kevin Ortzman

Fresh mint leaf w/ dark red fruit on the nose

Fresh mint leaf w/ dark red fruit on the nose

May 29th, 2016
Alex Powell

Roasted coffee dominates nose, with nutmeg and cedar, bit of cassis popping through, some coffee soaked herbs....man! Way too oaky on palate, nothing to be tasted! Total $250 crap. 2011 vintage.

Roasted coffee dominates nose, with nutmeg and cedar, bit of cassis popping through, some coffee soaked herbs....man! Way too oaky on palate, nothing to be tasted! Total $250 crap. 2011 vintage.

Mar 10th, 2015
Rachel Macalisang

Lead Sommelier - The Bazaar by José Andrés

9.0

Magnum

Magnum

Feb 8th, 2015