2013 Joseph Phelps Insignia
Community Tasting Note
Mark1npt Likes this wine:
97 Points
Thursday, March 31, 2022 - One hour slow ox......a beautiful Bdx nose, deep, rich, almost succulent. The palate reveals much of the same and over 3-4 more hours of slow ox only improves further. WOTN for the majority of us at tonight's tasting. The layers of red/dark red/black fruit are so great and complex. The integration of the tannins/acidity are very balanced. This is drinking exceptionally well for those who love great Cali fruit. For the true Bdx crowd, more years in the cellar will reward, but it's sooo good right now!
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Comment posted by gteran76:
4/1/2022 8:01:00 AM - I'm still holding my '13s, coming from a Cali-kind-of-guy! Cheers!
Comment posted by Mark1npt:
4/1/2022 1:48:00 PM - gt, I drink almost everything Cali and Bdx, but this is entering a beautiful drinking window now and will last for a few decades, and for those who really like big Napa wines, this is drinking there right now.....but ever so classy and balanced. I might have even been a point or two low in my score for some.
Comment posted by gteran76:
4/8/2022 12:10:00 PM - You are right on the money! Sadly for me I only have 1 bottle so I can't crack it open until it gets to heaven!!!! I'm drinking tonight a baby 2019 Rhys Alpine Chardonnay and undecided between 2005 Cliff Lede Poetry or 2012 David Arthur Elevation 1147. What do you think?
Comment posted by Mark1npt:
4/8/2022 1:52:00 PM - Thanks, gt! I have just one bottle of this left, too. It is really good! Tough call on your wine......I'm partial to DA but then again, I've never had an aged Poetry!
Comment posted by gteran76:
4/8/2022 1:55:00 PM - Going with the aged Poetry, check for my review tomorrow.... Cheers!
Comment posted by Mark1npt:
4/8/2022 2:19:00 PM - Good choice, gt! Cheers, man!
Comment posted by Franken Berry:
4/14/2022 8:12:00 PM - Had a ‘99 a week or so ago and couldn’t agree more. In a word, yum!
Comment posted by Mark1npt:
4/14/2022 8:29:00 PM - Nice, FB!