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Joseph Phelps Vineyards Insignia 2012 Wine Review

Joseph Phelps Vineyards Insignia 2012

Joseph Phelps Vineyards Insignia 2012

Napa Valley, California, United States

Community Score:93/100

Community Reviews: 3

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Price: $535.00

Drink: 2015-2020

Bottle size: 750 ml

Alcohol: 14.5%

Sweetness: Dry

Wine Type: Red Wine


Winery: Joseph Phelps Vineyards

Agent: Lifford Wine & Spirits

Natalie's Score: 90/100

This full-bodied Californian red wine from Joseph Phelps is the winery' leading label, Insignia. Aromas of black fruit, smoke, dark spice and pepper. Pair with rare filet mignon.

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This Joseph Phelps Vineyards Insignia 2012 was reviewed on November 28, 2015 by Natalie MacLean

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Pricing & Stock Information

  • BCLDB
  • 495945
  • $262.03 
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Reviews and Ratings

Matt Steeves - Certified Sommelier rated this wine as 94/100 with the following review:

Iconic Napa Valley winemaker and winery, Joseph Phelps' 2012 Insignia is a blend of 75% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Petit Verdot, 10% Merlot, 3% Malbec and 2% Cabernet Franc, each aged 24 months in new French oak. Deep and opaque, the nose is rich and layered with kirsch, a medley of field berry, liquorice, tar, sweet baking spice, and cedar. Full bodied, rich and concentrated, the dry, refreshing, and textured palate is well structured and perfectly suited to long term cellaring. Decant two hours if you insist on enjoying before 2018, and drink over the next two decades. Tasted November 2015. 94 points. Matt Steeves - www.quercusvino.ca
The 2012 Insignia Proprietary Red is a blend of 75% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Petit Verdot, 10% Merlot, 3% Malbec and 2% Cabernet Franc grapes. The wine was aged for 24 months in 100% new French oak barrels. The were 17,500 cases produced for this vintage, which was a strong one. - Community Wine Reviews

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