2016 Joseph Phelps, Insignia, Napa Valley, Bottle (750ml) [Slightly Scuffed Label]
$273
99RP98LP
Critic key
RP = Robert ParkerLP = Lisa Perrotti-Brown
- Rating
- RP99/LP98
- Producer
- Joseph Phelps
- Vintage
- 2016
- Region
- California
- Appellation
- Napa Valley
- Country
- United States
- Grape Varietal
- 84% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Petit Verdot, 3% Cabernet Franc, 1% Malbec
- Format
- Bottle
- Volume
- 750mL
- ABV
- 14.5
- Type
- Still
- Color
- Red
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Product Description
RP99 "Bottled in January 2019, the 2016 Insignia is a blend of 84% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Petit Verdot, 3% Cabernet Franc and 1% Malbec, aged for 24 months in 100% new French oak barrels. Deep garnet-purple colored, the nose is a little reticent to begin, needing a fair bit of coaxing to reveal beautifully beguiling notions of wild blueberries, warm blackberries, black currant cordial, cloves and cedar chest with nuances of camphor, yeast extract, charcuterie and candied violets. Medium to full-bodied, the palate has fantastic elegance and depth, revealing loads of subtle floral, black fruit and earthy layers with a firm, very finely grained texture and seamless freshness, finishing with epic length." LPB for WA Oct 2019
LP98 "Deep garnet colored, the 2016 Insignia bursts with gregarious notes of juicy blackberries, blueberry pie, and warm cassis, followed by suggestions of chocolate mint, forest floor, violets, and cedar chest. Full-bodied, the palate is layered with bold, muscular black and blue fruit flavors, supported by firm, velvety tannins and a refreshing line, finishing long and fragrant. The blend is 84% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Petit Verdot, 3% Cabernet Franc, and 3% Malbec. The winemaker was Ashley Hepworth." LPB for TWP May 2026
LP98 "Deep garnet colored, the 2016 Insignia bursts with gregarious notes of juicy blackberries, blueberry pie, and warm cassis, followed by suggestions of chocolate mint, forest floor, violets, and cedar chest. Full-bodied, the palate is layered with bold, muscular black and blue fruit flavors, supported by firm, velvety tannins and a refreshing line, finishing long and fragrant. The blend is 84% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Petit Verdot, 3% Cabernet Franc, and 3% Malbec. The winemaker was Ashley Hepworth." LPB for TWP May 2026