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• Cuellar's Cellar Likes this wine: 89 points

  July 20, 2014 - Ok, so I have Insignia from all different vintages. I just feel that this is a good wine. BUT for the price it is over rated. I feel like the scores are high due to the name. I love Phelps, but I for the price.....this wasn't worth it.

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4 Comments

• Barry Notes commented:

  7/21/14, 11:49 AM - interesting note. For sure it's top shelf in price. I will sit on mine for a few years yet and hope it shows better. Thanks for your note. Barry

• Cuellar's Cellar commented:

  7/21/14, 11:54 AM - Agreed Berry. I wish I would of done the same. Glad I was able to help. Kevin

• Pcrage commented:

  6/19/15, 3:19 PM - Cuellarstyle....
  
  I am a touch curious about your note on the 09. Are you saying it deserves an 89 score because it is overpriced or regardless of price it is a sub 90 wine?
  
  Thanks. P.

• Cuellar's Cellar commented:

  6/19/15, 3:59 PM - Hi Pcrage,
  
  I would never give a score due to the price. Sorry if that was mis-leading. In my opinion, Insignia is an amazing wine. I feel like some people give it a extremely high score due to the name. When I tasted this, I truly believe it was a good wine, just not mind blowing.
  According to Wine Spectator, here is their rating:
  
  Wine Spectator tasters review wines on the following 100-point scale:
  
  95-100 Classic: a great wine
  90-94 Outstanding: a wine of superior character and style
  85-89 Very good: a wine with special qualities
  
  So 89 seems fitting to me.

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