Rating: 94/100 - As reviewed by International Wine Cellar in Issue 90, May/June 2000 Full ruby. Supersweet aromas of blackberry, cassis, bitter chocolate, espresso and tobacco. Thick and seamless yet bright and sharply defined. Very long and spicy on the aftertaste, with excellent grip. Sweet tannins coat the teeth. Williams says the selection for Insignia is based on quality and concentration rather than on a particular flavor profile.

With complex aromas of black cherry, plum, chocolate, currant and toasty oak, the wine displays layers of flavor and richness that disguise its power and longevity. Beautifully crafted and balanced, the 1997 Insignia reflects a new level of quality from both the vineyards and the growing regions.

Rating: 96/100 - As reviewed by The Wine Advocate in Issue 132

Rating: (94-96) - As reviewed in Wine Advocate # 120 on Dec-98

Rating: 96/100 - As reviewed by Wine Spectator