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Joseph Phelps Vineyards

Insignia Estate Grown Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Blend

9.4164 ratings
9.224 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

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Joseph Phelps VineyardsNapa Valley, CaliforniaCabernet Sauvignon
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9.8

Blend of Cab Sauv, Petit Verdot, & splash of Merlot; estate-owned vineyards Rutherford, Napa, St. Helena & Stag's Leap District. Just opened, 14 years in the bottle after couple of years in the barrel! Still tasting well, young & juicy, should easily last another decade, but nice now. Deep Ruby, dark fruits, spice, complex nose. Palate reflects juicy rich berry fruits, well structured harmonious wine. Fine soft rich tannins, long finish ending with fruit, tobacco and earthy tones. Wow!

Blend of Cab Sauv, Petit Verdot, & splash of Merlot; estate-owned vineyards Rutherford, Napa, St. Helena & Stag's Leap District. Just opened, 14 years in the bottle after couple of years in the barrel! Still tasting well, young & juicy, should easily last another decade, but nice now. Deep Ruby, dark fruits, spice, complex nose. Palate reflects juicy rich berry fruits, well structured harmonious wine. Fine soft rich tannins, long finish ending with fruit, tobacco and earthy tones. Wow!

Aug 17th, 2025
Conrad Green
9.3

Lovely intense fruit. Some mocha, rich fruit. Very good and intense.

Lovely intense fruit. Some mocha, rich fruit. Very good and intense.

Dec 9th, 2019
Arleen Vera
9.9

2009. 83% cab, 13%petit verdot, 4% malbec... . A Beauty!

2009. 83% cab, 13%petit verdot, 4% malbec... . A Beauty!

2 people found it helpfulSep 15th, 2013
Michael McGuire
9.5

Had the 09 on 10/18/16... amazing. Tastes like a $400 bottle.

Had the 09 on 10/18/16... amazing. Tastes like a $400 bottle.

1 person found it helpfulOct 19th, 2016
anhho75@gmail.com

anhho75@gmail.com had this 9 years ago

anhho75@gmail.com had this 9 years ago

1 person found it helpfulOct 13th, 2016
Martin G Rivard
9.0

Drinking well for an 09 which was an off vintage

Drinking well for an 09 which was an off vintage

1 person found it helpfulMay 26th, 2016
Holly Cannon
10

One of my favorite wines

One of my favorite wines

1 person found it helpfulDec 30th, 2015
Paul H
9.5

Insignia is always a rare treat. The 2009 did not stray away from this statement. I am bias to Phelps Insignia, I admit it. But trust me if someone offers you a glass take it. It is a sinful delight.

Insignia is always a rare treat. The 2009 did not stray away from this statement. I am bias to Phelps Insignia, I admit it. But trust me if someone offers you a glass take it. It is a sinful delight.

1 person found it helpfulNov 11th, 2015
Zachary Hauge
9.3

Hard to beat...happy birthday to my wife, the best wine drinking partner around!

Hard to beat...happy birthday to my wife, the best wine drinking partner around!

1 person found it helpfulNov 7th, 2015
Kyle Byram
9.0

Excited about finally trying this. Open for the whole day and still huge. Incredibly balanced

Excited about finally trying this. Open for the whole day and still huge. Incredibly balanced

1 person found it helpfulAug 17th, 2015