Joseph Phelps Vineyards

Insignia Estate Grown Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Blend

9.512 ratings
9.44 pro ratings
Napa Valley, California, USA
Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot, Malbec
Top Notes For
David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.2

The 88 Insignia out of Magnum.

On the nose, shy blackberries, dark cherries, cherries, creamy strawberries, black plum, notes of blue fruits, sweet vanillin soft volcanic minerals, red & blue florals with violets.

The body is leaner medium. Tannins are completely resolved. Pure pruny fruit elegance with bright red floral bouquet. Blackberries, dark cherries, cherries, creamy strawberries, black plum, rhubarb with notes of blue fruits, sweet vanillin fine powdery, old shoe leather, dry brush, volcanic minerals, red & blue florals with violets. Nice acidity and finish but, this wine was better served 3-5 years ago.

The 88 Insignia out of Magnum.

On the nose, shy blackberries, dark cherries, cherries, creamy strawberries, black plum, notes of blue fruits, sweet vanillin soft volcanic minerals, red & blue florals with violets.

The body is leaner medium. Tannins are completely resolved. Pure pruny fruit elegance with bright red floral bouquet. Blackberries, dark cherries, cherries, creamy strawberries, black plum, rhubarb with notes of blue fruits, sweet vanillin fine powdery, old shoe leather, dry brush, volcanic minerals, red & blue florals with violets. Nice acidity and finish but, this wine was better served 3-5 years ago.

May 19th, 2018
Ben Brenner

#mag

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Chuy Galvan

Sommelier & Educator Titan Wines

9.4

1.5L

1.5L

Dec 14th, 2013
Debra deFarcy

amazing!!

amazing!!

Dec 14th, 2013
Richard Hylton

Fantastic 1988 Phelps Insignia. Fresh, lively with acidity and wonderful red berry flavors and slight cocoa notes on the finish. Silky mouthfeel. Nose still unfurling hints of sweet chocolate and raspberry. A gorgeous showing.

Fantastic 1988 Phelps Insignia. Fresh, lively with acidity and wonderful red berry flavors and slight cocoa notes on the finish. Silky mouthfeel. Nose still unfurling hints of sweet chocolate and raspberry. A gorgeous showing.

Dec 23rd, 2020
Fred Calatayud

1988 Insignia - great after all these years. This bottle survived especially well - the other 88s had lost their luster, but this one still has it together.

1988 Insignia - great after all these years. This bottle survived especially well - the other 88s had lost their luster, but this one still has it together.

Feb 7th, 2015
Jose Merino

This was a vertical of 38 vintages to celebrate Joseph Phelps Insignia 40th anniversary!

This was a vertical of 38 vintages to celebrate Joseph Phelps Insignia 40th anniversary!

May 11th, 2013
Elizabeth Criner

Elizabeth had this 6 years ago

Elizabeth had this 6 years ago

May 20th, 2018
Keisuke

Keisuke had this 8 years ago

Keisuke had this 8 years ago

Nov 30th, 2016
Hailey Flemming

Hailey had this 9 years ago

Hailey had this 9 years ago

Dec 25th, 2015