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Community Tasting Notes 19
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acyso wrote: 95 points
April 6, 2023 - BYOK with Olivier Krug at Next (Chicago, IL): Mostly Eisele fruit. Phenomenal old-school Napa, the way God intended the wines to be. Definitely very fruit forward and unmistakably Californian with its sunny disposition. Distinct herbal notes as well, this is fully mature with fully resolved, silky tannins. This is drinking exactly as I would expect a top-notch bottle of Napa cabernet to drink now.
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englishman's claret wrote: 85 points
November 16, 2021 - I found this a little oxidative with sweet, fruitcakey notes and Christmas spices, porty and peppery. Others felt this was correct, if overripe, but if so I would be hard pressed to find a number higher than 85 to attach.
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RockinCabs wrote: 95 points
November 12, 2021 - Nose: Blackberry, cedar, redwood, plum skin and cherry. There is a furniture policy and roasted herb element I like here too. Palate: Enters with slightly sharp acidity, but equally rip dark fruit and ceqdar. Lots of loam and pl to enjoy. Finish: Nice plum and berry. Touch of eucalyptus and sandalwood.
Classic old school napa. You could taste the redwood elements here.2 people found this helpful Comments (1) -
Glaso da Vino Likes this wine: 95 points
June 26, 2020 - This was amazing. Evolved, blueberries, chocolate, tabacco, with a long silky finish.
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fcxj wrote: 94 points
September 25, 2019 - Incredibly elegant lifted aromatics touch of cinnamon. Elegant palate.
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By John Gilman
Jan/Feb 2014, Issue #49, Another Round of Recently Tasted Old School and Neo-Classical American Wines(Joseph Phelps Vineyards Insignia (Napa)) Subscribe to see review text.
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9th Annual Wine Dinner and Auction to Benefit The Mount Sinai Hospital (Feb 2012) (link)(Joseph Phelps Insignia) Subscribe to see review text.
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By John Gilman
Jul/Aug 2008, Issue #16, The Golden Age of California Cabernet Part Two(Joseph Phelps Vineyards Insignia) Subscribe to see review text.
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Cali Cabs Then and Somewhat Now plus Top 100 Weekend Teaser, 4/10/2005(Joseph Phelps .Insignia) Subscribe to see review text.
Wine Definition
- Vintage 1976
- Type Red
- Producer Joseph Phelps
- Varietal Red Bordeaux Blend
- Designation Insignia
- Vineyard n/a
- Country USA
- Region California
- SubRegion Napa Valley
- Appellation Napa Valley
- UPC Code 010465708502
Community Holdings
- Pending Delivery 0 (0%)
- In Cellars 147 (71%)
- Consumed 61 (29%)
Food Pairing
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- ProducerJoseph Phelps
- VarietyRed Bordeaux Blend
- DesignationInsignia
- CountryUSA
- RegionCalifornia
- SubRegionNapa Valley
- AppellationNapa Valley
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