98 points Wine Enthusiast: "The mighty Insignia shows a vibrancy of purpose and craft in this, its 40th vintage, combining 88% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Petit Verdot, 3% Merlot, 3% Malbec and 1% Cabernet Franc. Together they find a higher calling of perfumed violet, dark plum and berry along with graphite and an edginess of dried herb. Firm, structured tannins show tremendous potential for aging and decanting. This is a near-perfect effort from a blockbuster vintage. Alcohol 14.5%. (Dec 2016)"
96 points James Suckling: "Extravagant aromas of crushed blackberries, mint, eucalyptus and flint. Full body, round and velvety textured. Rich and flavorful finish. Lusciousness with form. Reserved palate. Very attractive now but better in 2020. (1/15/16)"
96 points Anthony Dias Blue (The Tasting Panel): "The original proprietary Bordeaux-style blend produced in California (it debuted with the 1974 vintage) proves it's still one of the best. Silky-smooth and mellow with deep, elegant flavors of plum, spice, and toasted oak, it's a complex, lovely classic. (Jan/Feb 2019)"
95 points Stephen Tanzer (Vinous): "(this wine was bottled at the beginning of February and will not be released until September; from an earlier harvest than 2012, featuring higher tannin levels): Black fruits and violet on the nose, complemented by spicecake and nutty oak. Boasts outstanding purity and density of fruit but the wine's superb sweetness is nicely controlled by its sheer juicy concentration and spice character. Conveys great inner-mouth tension owing to its firm acidity and strong underlying minerality. A terrific early showing considering the recent bottling, with a high-pitched floral element that contributes to the wine's weightless impression. The tannins are beautifully integrated with the fruit but it's hard to imagine that this wine won't shut down at some point. The long, rising finish spreads out horizontally to saturate the palate. Drink: 2023-2040. (Apr 2016)"
Product SKU | 326208 |
Producer | Joseph Phelps |
Country | United States |
Region | California |
SubRegion | Napa Valley |
Varietal | Cabernet/Bordeaux Blends |
Vintage | 2013 |
Size | 750ml |
Color | Red |
Blend | 88% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Petit Verdot; with Merlot, Malbec and Cabernet Franc |
ABV | 14.5% |
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