Rating: 91/100 - As reviewed by International Wine Cellar in Issue 96, May/June 2001 Saturated deep, bright ruby. Cassis, blackberry, shoe polish and mint on the nose. Impressively large-scaled for the vintage, with lovely chewy texture and sweet, primary dark berry flavors. Doesn't have quite the flavor development or perfumed quality of the outstanding '97, but this wine seems every bit as big. Williams took the '98 Insignia out of new oak in August of 2000, a few months ea...

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 1998 Insignia reflects a new level of quality from both the vineyards and the growing regions.

Rating: 91/100 - As reviewed by Connoisseurs' Guide to California Wines on Aug-06

Rating: 91/100 - As reviewed by The Wine Advocate in Issue 132

Rating: (89-91) - As reviewed in Wine Advocate # 126 on Jan-00

Rating: 93/100 - As reviewed by Wine Spectator on 07/31/01

Rating: 92/100 - As reviewed by Wine & Spirits Magazine

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