Joseph Phelps Insignia 2009, Napa Valley
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Critic Reviews (5)
Anthony Gismondi
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The 09 Insignia was great in 2012 and even better in late 2013. Blending several sites and grapes the varietal mix is...
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John Szabo, MS
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Deep purple-garnet, matte colour (late harvested grapes?); thick and viscous. The nose offers dense dark fruit,...
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Rhys Pender, MW
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A rich, plush and fruit driven wine with impressive intensity and a good long life ahead of it. The nose is intense...
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David Lawrason
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Insignia is the top gun from Phelps, and at this price a part of Napa’s upper echelon. Sit on this vintage for awhile...
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Bill Zacharkiw
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Big and powerful but there is that “dry Port” note that suggests very (over) ripe grapes. Tannins are very round and...
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