1997 Joseph Phelps Insignia
Community Tasting Note
Harry Cantrell wrote:
97 Points
Saturday, October 9, 2021 - 1997 Phelps Insignia en Magnum. Deep garnet. Rich nose of plums, tobacco, clove. Taste was mouth filling and long lasting. A major yum for a Cal cab. I rate 97, RMP gives it 100. Tasted at BWE DC convention 2021
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Comment posted by Dave Mosko:
10/9/2021 3:23:00 PM - Sounds like you enjoyed it a little bit.
Wasn’t plonk!
Comment posted by Harry Cantrell:
10/9/2021 3:55:00 PM - If you like Cal cabs, this was near the top. Some previous posts on this criticized it, but this magnum was singing.
Comment posted by Dave Mosko:
10/9/2021 4:52:00 PM - Guessing it’ll go a few more years in the format? I’d like to open open one when David gets married. 5 years maybe. Gauging by the vertical you presented 15 or so years ago, and how no vintages were over the hill I’d say yes
Comment posted by Harry Cantrell:
10/9/2021 6:38:00 PM - It’ll last 5 easily with good cellaring.