Joseph Phelps Insignia 2022
Red
Napa Valley, United States
8.0
WineSaint
Cassis and graphite lead, followed by tobacco, crushed herbs and a hint of chocolate. The Stags Leap components bring lift and energy to what could have been a heavy blend. Polished tannins show surprising elegance for such a challenging year. Drink 2026-2035.
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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.