Joseph Phelps Insignia 2017

Red
Napa Valley, United States
7.9
WineSaint

Cassis, graphite and tobacco emerge from this structured powerhouse. The palate shows serious concentration with firm, gripping tannins that will need years to soften. Cedar and dark chocolate notes build on the long finish. Pre-fire fruit delivers classic Napa intensity without excess weight.

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Joseph Phelps

Joseph Phelps built one of Napa's most recognizable estates from the ground up in the 1970s, and Insignia remains a benchmark Bordeaux-style blend five decades on.