100 points - new release Limited library release of Joseph Phelps' legendary Insignia Cabernet. 97 Points Robert Parker: "A blend of 83% Cabernet Sauvignon, 13% Petit Verdot and 4% Merlot, the deep garnet colored 2009 Insignia soars out of the glass with beautifully expressed cassis, baked plums and blackberry preserves scents plus nuances of rose hip tea, potpourri, cigar box, crushed rocks, raked leaves and tapenade. Medium to full-bodied, the tannins here are just incredible—soft, fine-grained, wonderfully knit—backed up with lovely freshness and all those fragrant black fruit flavors, finishing long and earthy. Drink from 2019 - 2035." Joseph Phelps’ flagship wine, which they have been making for 36 years, is the Insignia, which boasts a remarkable track record. Phelps, always a visionary, was the first to recognize that a blend of grapes could be better than a single varietal cuvee. Phelps produces a 100% Cabernet Sauvignon from the Backus Vineyard situated on the eastern slopes of the Oakville Corridor overlooking Screaming Eagle and Rudd Estate.
Conrad Green
Lovely intense fruit. Some mocha, rich fruit. Very good and intense.
Lovely intense fruit. Some mocha, rich fruit. Very good and intense.
9.3Arleen Vera
2009. 83% cab, 13%petit verdot, 4% malbec... . A Beauty!
2009. 83% cab, 13%petit verdot, 4% malbec... . A Beauty!
9.9Michael McGuire
Had the 09 on 10/18/16... amazing. Tastes like a $400 bottle.
Had the 09 on 10/18/16... amazing. Tastes like a $400 bottle.
9.5Martin G Rivard
Drinking well for an 09 which was an off vintage
Drinking well for an 09 which was an off vintage
9.0Holly Cannon
One of my favorite wines
One of my favorite wines
10Paul Hoffert
Insignia is always a rare treat. The 2009 did not stray away from this statement. I am bias to Phelps Insignia, I admit it. But trust me if someone offers you a glass take it. It is a sinful delight.
Insignia is always a rare treat. The 2009 did not stray away from this statement. I am bias to Phelps Insignia, I admit it. But trust me if someone offers you a glass take it. It is a sinful delight.
9.5Zachary Hauge
Hard to beat...happy birthday to my wife, the best wine drinking partner around!
Hard to beat...happy birthday to my wife, the best wine drinking partner around!
9.3Kyle Byram
Excited about finally trying this. Open for the whole day and still huge. Incredibly balanced
Excited about finally trying this. Open for the whole day and still huge. Incredibly balanced
9.0Conner Lawrence
One of smoothest wines I've had! Worth the De Niro!
One of smoothest wines I've had! Worth the De Niro!
9.5Kevin Schultz
Insignia will never let you down. Expect perfection in every vintage!
Insignia will never let you down. Expect perfection in every vintage!
9.8WARNING: DRINKING DISTILLED SPIRITS, BEER, COOLERS, WINE AND OTHER ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES MAY INCREASE CANCER RISK, AND, DURING PREGNANCY, CAN CAUSE BIRTH DEFECTS.