Joseph Phelps Insignia 2011, 750ml

82% Cabernet Sauvignon, 11% Petit Verdot, 4% Malbec, 2% Merlot and 1% Cabernet Franc from 100% estate-grown fruit.
Aged for 24 months in 100% new French oak from coopers Taransaud, Dargaud Jaegle, Nadalie, Demptos, Marcel Cadet and Sylvain.

Sourced from: Stags Leap District, 20% Barboza Vineyard and 17% Las Rocas Vineyard, St. Helena, 21% Home Ranch Vineyard, Oak Knoll District, 20% Yountville Vineyard, Napa Valley, 13% Suscol Vineyard, Rutherford, 9% Banca Dorada Vineyard.

Tasting Note:

Layered with aromatics of dark fruit, cardamom, tobacco, Herbs de Provence and graphite on the nose. Fresh and lively this elegant wine boasts bright red cherry, blackberry and espresso throughout the palate with supple tannins.

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Region: Napa Valley

Variety: Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot, Malbec, Merlot, Cabernet Franc

Rating: Wine Advocate 90-93