Delicious! Sipped when opened and then 45 minute decant - opened up nicely and got even better with more time in the glass. Nice balance. Lingering finish. Smooth tannins. Great fruit. No rush to drink remaining bottles. Lots of time left ahead during which this wine will continue to develop and drink beautifully.
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A bit worried as I removed the foil and pulled the cork to find some leakage up the cork onto the foil but, regardless, the wine was in very good shape. Thankfully the bottle had been stored properly in my 55 degree cellar from the day it arrived. The ‘13 Tempest has developed nicely and is drinking beautifully at this stage with some great years ahead for it. Nice aroma and a long lingering flavor. A hint of vegetation when first opened and tasted but that disappeared after ~an hour decant. A very enjoyable wine.
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11/22/2017 10:45:00 AM - bestdamncab - thanks for the messages. First, I can't find where I posted anything re Phelps Insignia. My Fisher Coach Insignia comment appears where it is supposed to be. I'll keep looking to make sure my comments aren't misplaced. Thanks for keeping me on the right path.
Second, I really like Carlisle wines, and their Zins in particular. I have been on their list but haven't purchased anything recently as I try to work down my inventory which got a bit out of control because I like the wine so much.
11/21/2017 7:28:00 AM - Hello jpmo
You posted your tasting note on Fisher Coach Insignia with Joseph Phelps Insignia-both are great wines. I suggest you copy and paste the tasting note to Fisher coach Insignia and then delete the Joseph Phelps note.
2016 Corra Cabernet Sauvignon
11/14/2023 - jpmo wrote: flawed
Delicious! Sipped when opened and then 45 minute decant - opened up nicely and got even better with more time in the glass. Nice balance. Lingering finish. Smooth tannins. Great fruit. No rush to drink remaining bottles. Lots of time left ahead during which this wine will continue to develop and drink beautifully.
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2012 Jones Family Cabernet Sauvignon The Sisters
3/10/2023 - jpmo Likes this wine: 92 Points
Drinking very nicely now. No reason to wait to drink yet no rush to do so. A table pleaser.
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2013 Realm Cellars The Tempest
1/22/2023 - jpmo Likes this wine: 94 Points
A bit worried as I removed the foil and pulled the cork to find some leakage up the cork onto the foil but, regardless, the wine was in very good shape. Thankfully the bottle had been stored properly in my 55 degree cellar from the day it arrived.
The ‘13 Tempest has developed nicely and is drinking beautifully at this stage with some great years ahead for it. Nice aroma and a long lingering flavor. A hint of vegetation when first opened and tasted but that disappeared after ~an hour decant.
A very enjoyable wine.
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