Joseph Phelps Insignia 2018

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Joseph Phelps
Label Name:
 
Insignia
Vintage:
 
2018
Country:
 
United States
Region:
 
Napa Valley
Volume:
 
1500ml
ABV:
 
14.5%
Grape(s):
 
87% Cabernet Sauvignon, 8% Petit Verdot, 3% Malbec, 2% Cabernet Franc
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
5
Length:
 
5
Aroma Intensity:
 
5
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
James Suckling 99; Jeb Dunnuck 98; Wine Enthusiast 98; Robert Parker Wine Advocate 97+; Wine Spectator 94; Vinous ~96

Tasting Note
Concentrated blackcurrant, blackberry and black plum with cocoa, graphite, tobacco and violet notes. Silky, layered palate with ripe dark fruit, savory herbs, mint and fine dusty tannins, finishing very long and balanced.

Food Pairing
Western: roast ribeye, braised short ribs, lamb chops, beef stew, aged cheddar. Asian: Korean BBQ (bulgogi), Peking duck, char siu, spicy Szechuan beef, grilled miso-marinated tuna.

Production Method
Estate-grown Bordeaux varietals fermented separately, blended and aged 24 months in 100% new French oak; traditional vinification with hand sorting and careful barrel aging.

Vineyard Info
Family-owned Joseph Phelps Vineyards, founded 1973. Insignia is the estate flagship Bordeaux-style cuvée, made from multiple Napa estate sites and celebrated for longevity and consistency.