Joseph Phelps Insignia 2021

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Joseph Phelps
Label Name:
 
Insignia
Vintage:
 
2021
Country:
 
United States
Region:
 
Napa Valley (multiple estate vineyards)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14.5%
Grape(s):
 
93% Cabernet Sauvignon, 3% Petit Verdot, 2% Cabernet Franc, 2% Malbec
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
5
Length:
 
5
Aroma Intensity:
 
5
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
2021 critics: James Suckling 98; Jeb Dunnuck 98; Vinous 97; Robert Parker/Wine Advocate 96; Decanter 96; Wine Spectator 94. Insignia historically received multiple high scores and Wine Spectator Wine of the Year (2005, for 2002 vintage)

Tasting Note
Concentrated dark blackberry, cassis and black cherry with cedar, graphite and baking spice. Plush, polished tannins, bright acidity and a long, savory finish with mocha and tobacco leaf notes.

Food Pairing
Western: grilled ribeye, beef Wellington, roasted lamb, aged cheddar. Asian: Korean BBQ (galbi/bulgogi), Peking duck, Cantonese roast pork (char siu), rich Sichuan beef dishes.

Production Method
Bordeaux-style blend fermented in small lots, matured ~24 months in 100% new French oak; estate-sourced fruit, traditional destemmed fermentation and careful oak integration.

Vineyard Info
Flagship wine of Joseph Phelps Vineyards (founded early 1970s). Insignia, first produced 1974, sourced from multiple Napa estate sites; long-standing reputation for age-worthy Bordeaux-style blends.