Classification | |
Type | Rouge |
Marque | Joseph Phelps |
Millésime | 2019 |
Pays | États Unis |
Région | Napa Valley |
Raisin | Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec, Petit Verdot |
Volume | |
État | Parfait |
Étiquette | Parfait |
Consommable | 2024-2048 |
Stock | 0 |
État | Parfait |
Étiquette | Parfait |
État | Parfait |
Étiquette | Parfait |
État | Parfait |
Étiquette | Parfait |
The 2019 Insignia is composed of 93% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Petit Verdot and 2% Malbec. The vineyard sources this year include: 32% Yountville (Oak Knoll District), 23% Banca Dorada (Rutherford), 14% Suscol (South Napa Valley), 14% Home Ranch (St. Helena), 12% Las Rocas (Stags Leap District), 3% Barboza (Stags Leap District) and 2% El Venadito (Oak Knoll District). The wine is aging for 24 months in 100% new French oak barrels. Deep garnet-purple in color, it needs a little swirling to unlock a gorgeous perfume of black cherry compote, stewed plums and blackcurrant pastilles with hints of bay leaves, red roses, underbrush and pencil lead plus a hint of menthol. Medium to full-bodied, the palate delivers impactful black fruit preserves layers with finely grained tannins and seamless freshness, finishing long and layered. 18,000 cases are due to be made. (Tasted as a barrel sample.)
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.