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1985 Joseph Phelps, Insignia, Napa Valley, Bottle (750ml) [Slightly Soiled Label]
$369
95LP95RP
Critic key
RP = Robert ParkerLP = Lisa Perrotti-Brown
- Rating
- LP95/RP95
- Producer
- Joseph Phelps
- Vintage
- 1985
- Region
- California
- Appellation
- Napa Valley
- Country
- United States
- Grape Varietal
- 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Cabernet Franc, and 25% Merlot
- Format
- Bottle
- Volume
- 750mL
- ABV
- 13.5
- Type
- Still
- Color
- Red
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Product Description
LP95 "Medium brick colored, the 1985 Insignia bursts with notes of preserved plums and blueberry compote, giving way to nuances of bay leaves, dried roses, tobacco, and potpourri. The medium-bodied palate is silky and mature with remaining red and black fruit whispers, a lively backbone and a long, perfumed finish. The blend is 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Cabernet Franc, and 25% Merlot. The winemaker was Craig Williams." LPB for TWP May 2026
RP95 "Fresh, lively notes of spice box, roasted herbs, black currants and plums are followed by a dark, broodingly backward wine with impressive richness, full body and a long finish displaying light to moderate tannins. The acidity is more vibrant and noticeable than in other vintages, but the wine has more than sufficient lushness and extravagance of fruit and glycerin to balance out the structural components. This beauty should continue to drink well for another 15-20+ years." RP Sep 2013
RP95 "Fresh, lively notes of spice box, roasted herbs, black currants and plums are followed by a dark, broodingly backward wine with impressive richness, full body and a long finish displaying light to moderate tannins. The acidity is more vibrant and noticeable than in other vintages, but the wine has more than sufficient lushness and extravagance of fruit and glycerin to balance out the structural components. This beauty should continue to drink well for another 15-20+ years." RP Sep 2013