Joseph Phelps Vineyards

Insignia Estate Grown Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Blend

9.466 ratings
9.311 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
Mitzi Inglis

Marketing/Public Relations, Joseph Phelps Vineyards

9.5

Spectacular. Even better following an hour of decanting. #josephphelps #insignia biased review

Spectacular. Even better following an hour of decanting. #josephphelps #insignia biased review

Apr 10th, 2018
Daniel McGeough

Fun to try, was pretty tasty in a slutty kinda way

Fun to try, was pretty tasty in a slutty kinda way

Jun 26th, 2017
Matt Duncan

Round, rich with ripe youthful tannin.

Round, rich with ripe youthful tannin.

Mar 9th, 2017
Mitzi Inglis

Marketing/Public Relations, Joseph Phelps Vineyards

9.3

Biased review #insignia

Biased review #insignia

Mar 23rd, 2016
Will Phelps

Joseph Phelps Vineyards

9.5

2004, in good form. Still so much life ahead.

2004, in good form. Still so much life ahead.

Jul 12th, 2015
Ludovic Anacleto

Starts jammy as a breakfast at the Lanesborough then unfolds to a very muscular, articulate wine. It's intense, powerful and extremely focused. Anis, cassis, dark berries marmalade. Can't recall the specifics of the vintage but I feel a quite hot one. The 04 insignia feel quite reductive and over ripe for me. Not my taste at all but a good example of an over the top wine.

Starts jammy as a breakfast at the Lanesborough then unfolds to a very muscular, articulate wine. It's intense, powerful and extremely focused. Anis, cassis, dark berries marmalade. Can't recall the specifics of the vintage but I feel a quite hot one. The 04 insignia feel quite reductive and over ripe for me. Not my taste at all but a good example of an over the top wine.

Jun 21st, 2015
Scott Claffee

A family Christmas tradition. @josephphelps

A family Christmas tradition. @josephphelps

Dec 28th, 2014
David Eckert

Go Giants!!!

Go Giants!!!

Oct 15th, 2014
Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

2004 vintage. Decanted and tasted after two hours. Used a Durand but cork was great. Top-notch fill. Super chunky sed..like vintage port. Nose good, not great, but biggie structure and balance all there. Medium body. Not a personal fave but may hafta pick up a few more of these for those inclined to partake. There will be 2004 Insignia going steady for quite some time. 12.22.23.

2004 vintage. Decanted and tasted after two hours. Used a Durand but cork was great. Top-notch fill. Super chunky sed..like vintage port. Nose good, not great, but biggie structure and balance all there. Medium body. Not a personal fave but may hafta pick up a few more of these for those inclined to partake. There will be 2004 Insignia going steady for quite some time. 12.22.23.

Dec 23rd, 2023
Teresa S

Wow - still bright fruit, tannins. Lovely.

Wow - still bright fruit, tannins. Lovely.

Jun 2nd, 2019