2006 Phelps, Joseph Insignia Proprietary Red Wine Proprietary Blend
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2006 Phelps, Joseph Insignia Proprietary Red Wine Proprietary Blend
1500 ml
USA: California: Napa > Proprietary Blend
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Other vintages in stock: 2000 1996 all
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Reviews of 2006 Phelps, Joseph Insignia Proprietary Red Wine Proprietary Blend
94-96 points, Robert Parker, Wine Advocate
December 2008
Since 2004, 100% of the Bordeaux varietals used in the Insignia proprietary blend have been from estate vineyards. There are just under 15,000 cases of the 2006 Insignia, a blend of 95% Cabernet Sauvignon and 5% Petit Verdot. Made in a dense, full-bodied, muscular style, it is less charming than the 2005, with high tannin, extract, and richness. The blackberry and cassis characteristics are accompanied by notions of damp earth, subtle oak, licorice, and forest floor. It, too will benefit from 3-4 years of bottle age, and should drink well for two decades or more.
About 2006 Phelps, Joseph Insignia Proprietary Red Wine Proprietary Blend
About the Wine
"In a vintage that was characterized by problematical weather conditions and low crop yields, there was no compromise in the quality of the 1998 Insignia.
After careful crop thinning in the vineyard and barrel aging in the cellar, small, flavorful lots displaying only the highest aroma and flavor profiles were combined and repeatedly tasted to determine the final blend. This rigorous selection process reduced case production 20% from the previous year, but the result is a wine of remarkable quality especially for a vintage that provided much less in raw materials. With dark, saturated purple color and aromas of spice, oak and cassis, the 1998 Insignia is full-bodied and well-balanced, with sweet tannins framing a layered finish. It is a generous, compelling wine which will almost certainly take its place among the best reds of the vintage."
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