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2007 Joseph Phelps Insignia PRESELL Release Date September 1st
97-100pts (WA) The 2007 Insignia (a 13,500-case blend of 88% Cabernet Sauvignon, 8%
Merlot, and 4% Petit Verdot) offers a seamless introduction to this
flagship cuvee. Its inky/purple color is followed by aromas of creme de
cassis, incense, crushed rocks, lead pencil shavings, cedar, and spice
box. It possesses a massive, opulent mouthfeel, serious tannins, and no
hard edges. This stunning effort should hit its peak in 5-8 years, and
last 40 years. I would not be surprised to see it become the greatest
Insignia to date and close in on a perfect score.
In case you
think the aging curves I have described are unrealistically long, I
have the Joseph Phelps regular Cabernets from the mid-seventies as well
as the Insignias in my cellar, and those wines are still drinking
beautifully at 30+ years of age. Today’s wines are better made. Robert Parker
"Wine Advocate # 186 Dec 2009
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2007 Joseph Phelps Insignia Red Napa 97-100pts (WA)
2007 Joseph Phelps Insignia 97-100pts (WA)
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