Napa Valley · Cabernet Sauvignon

2019 JOSEPH PHELPS INSIGNIA

Name: 2019 JOSEPH PHELPS INSIGNIA
Brand: Joseph Phelps
SKU: 259850
Price: 365.00 USD
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Product Details

VarietalCabernet Sauvignon

RegionNapa Valley

ProducerJoseph Phelps

Vintage2019

Size750ML

ABV14.5%

WinemakerAshley Hepworth

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Professional Ratings

96

Wine Advocate

“More elegant and refined than the Napa Cab, the 2019 Insignia features restrained cedar and vanilla notes (despite spending two years in 100% new French oak) and delicate herbal shadings accenting cassis and black cherry fruit. Full-bodied, velvety and somewhat open-knit on the palate, it turns plush and long on the finish, adding a touch of warmth. Production this year is approximately 17,000 cases, reflecting the increased volume coming from recently replanted vineyards. It's remarkable what a good job they continue to do with this bottling year after year, without compromising on quality.”

98

James Suckling

“A very aromatic Insignia with pencil-shaving and graphite highlights to the dark fruit and blackberries. Full-bodied, yet tensioned and vertical, with very fine tannins that run deep and layered in the wine. Needs time to come together, but fantastic tension and structure. Try after 2027.”

99

Jeb Dunnuck

“Another beautiful wine from this team, the 2019 Insignia is mostly Cabernet Sauvignon but includes smaller amounts of Merlot and Malbec, brought up all in new barrels, sourced from seven estate vineyards. It has a classic varietal and incredibly complex nose of crème de cassis, freshly sharpened pencils, green tobacco, and damp earth, with a kiss of background sappy spring flowers. Seemingly from a cooler year with its freshness, vibrancy, and herbal, floral character on the nose, it's nevertheless full-bodied and beautifully concentrated on the palate, with ultra-fine tannins, a seamless, layered mouthfeel, and a gorgeous finish. Unquestionably up with the finest vintages of this cuvée, this is legit awesome juice that’s going to offer incredible pleasure over the coming 20-25 years. Hats off to winemaker Ashley Hepworth.”

About This Wine

More about 2019 Joseph Phelps Insignia Founded in the early 1970s by Joseph Phelps, a pioneer in the California wine industry, Joseph Phelps Winery dedicated itself to producing wines of character, quality, and significance, a signature of their wines. Their flagship wine, Insignia, is a Bordeaux-style blend created to represent the best of their Estate.