2007 Joseph Phelps Insignia Cabernet Double Magnum - 3000ml
2007 Joseph Phelps Insignia Cabernet Double Magnum - 3000ml

2007 Joseph Phelps Insignia Cabernet Double Magnum - 3000ml

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2007 Joseph Phelps Insignia Cabernet Double Magnum - 100 pts!

In 1974 Joe Phelps had the idea to make a separate cuvee each year, one that would represent the finest wine he could make from each vintage. He didn’t necessarily think it would always be a Cabernet Sauvignon. It might be a white wine in some years, a Chardonnay or a Riesling, or it might be a Syrah or Merlot. His only thought was to make one wine that represented the best of what Joseph Phelps Vineyards could produce each year. He decided to name the wine Insignia, a proprietary name that would give him the flexibility to make the wine out of any varietal he chose.

As it happened, 1974 was a great year for Cabernet Sauvignon in Napa Valley and the 1974 Insignia was 94% Cabernet from the Stags Leap District. The following year Merlot dominated the blend, and in 1976, it returned to Cabernet, this time from the Eisele Vineyard. It was becoming increasingly clear that red Bordeaux varieties – particularly Cabernet Sauvignon - were ideally suited to Napa Valley and would consistently yield the best wines of the vintage. From 1977 on, Cabernet Sauvignon was never less than 50% of the Insignia blend and gradually became the dominant varietal. Joe’s vision evolved: Insignia would always be a proprietary red Bordeaux-style blend.

     

Varietal Proprietary Blend
Vintage 2007
Rating 100 RP
Bottle Size 3000 ml
Bottle Quantity 1
Country USA
Region California
Location North Coast
Producer Phelps Joseph
Color Red
Wine Type Table
Rating 100 RP - Deep garnet colored with a lingering hint of purple, the 2007 Insignia Proprietary Red Wine reveals the most seductive creme de cassis, Black Forest cake and licorice notions with touches of violets, eucalyptus, chocolate box and unsmoked cigars plus a waft of cedar chest. Full-bodied with tantalizing opulence yet compelling restraint, the palate beautifully juxtaposes the rich, ripe fruit with wonderful freshness and a firm yet plush backbone, finishing beautifully perfumed. RP
Wine Spectator
Burghound
Varietal Proprietary Blend
Vintage 2007
Rating 100 RP
Bottle Size 3000 ml
Bottle Quantity 1
Country USA
Region California
Location North Coast
Producer Phelps Joseph
Color Red
Production
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    Varietal Proprietary Blend
    Vintage 2007
    Rating 100 RP
    Bottle Size 3000 ml
    Bottle Quantity 1
    Country USA
    Region California
    Location North Coast
    Producer Phelps Joseph
    Color Red
    Wine Type Table
    Varietal Proprietary Blend
    Vintage 2007
    Rating 100 RP
    Barrels
    Style
    Owners
    Region California
    Location North Coast
    Producer Phelps Joseph
    Winemaker

    Production
    Robert Parker Rating 100 RP - Deep garnet colored with a lingering hint of purple, the 2007 Insignia Proprietary Red Wine reveals the most seductive creme de cassis, Black Forest cake and licorice notions with touches of violets, eucalyptus, chocolate box and unsmoked cigars plus a waft of cedar chest. Full-bodied with tantalizing opulence yet compelling restraint, the palate beautifully juxtaposes the rich, ripe fruit with wonderful freshness and a firm yet plush backbone, finishing beautifully perfumed. RP
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    Wine Spectator Rating
    Burghound Rating

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