Community Tasting Notes 10

• wineappreciation wrote: 92 points

  July 13, 2019 - Blackberry, tobacco, leather; rich, thick, smooth, almost silky, quite aged and showing some signs of decay, but very drinkable and very good indeed with some life in it still

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• davergny Likes this wine: 92 points

  August 17, 2014 - No formal note, but very good bottle. Lots of sweet, smoky fruit with a hint of something like sage. Much better than the 1984.

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• vinojones wrote: 91 points

  April 16, 2014 - Decanted 1 hr
  Dark ruby red with no hint of bricking; subtle nose of vanilla and black berries, this lasted 2 hrs;
  the body was lean and more "acidic" in a traditional Old world style than I would have expected; Flavors of new world Black berry ( not cassis) Black raspberry and hint of suede/tobacco. Late in the evening some mint came out.
  Medium finish, balanced but not extraordinary.
  Surprisingly, I don't think this is at the end of it's evolution...

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• Vinnut Likes this wine: 91 points

  November 22, 2013 - Deep, dark, mature garnet in color with ever slight bricking at the edges. Fragrant, attractive & mature nose of ripe red fruits of cherries, berries & cassis with leather & earthy overtones, herbs, some cedar, black tea, mint, cocoa, licorice, spices, minerals and a hint of vanilla in the background. Full bodied of mature, smooth and a good concentration of ripe red fruit flavors of cherries, cranberries & strawberries with herbs, minty, mocha, spices, earthy, some minerals and a touch of vanilla. Lingering silky smooth finish. Presently at its peak but has the structure to last for several more years before fading. A blend of 70% Cabernet Sauvignon & 30% Merlot.

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• Dave Dalluge wrote: 91 points

  October 13, 2007 - Thirty Years of Phelps Insignia (1974 through 2004): Expressive nose featuring red and black fruits. Brooding and smokey. In the mouth this is more elegant than aggressive, with dark fruit and a strong minerality driving the flavors. Great balance. Gripping tannins. Great length. An awesome way to begin the evening.

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Wine Definition

• Vintage 1979
• 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

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• In Cellars 64 (75%)
• Consumed 21 (25%)

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