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1999 Joseph Phelps Insignia
| Vineyard: | Joseph Phelps Vineyards |
| Price: | $114.99 |
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| Varietal: | Cabernet Sauvignon |
| Style: | Red Wine |
WINEMAKER'S NOTE
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 1999 Insignia reflects a new level of quality from both the vineyards and the growing regions.
Expert Reviews
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Wine & SpiritsJoseph Phelpsrsquo; flagship wine is their fabulous Insignia, a wine with a tremendous track record back to the debut vintage of 1974. A great Insignia in the making is the 1999. An impressive black/purple color is followed by aromas and flavors of melted licorice and creme de cassis, immense body, a voluptuous texture, and an opulent, multilayered palate. This is a fabulously concentrated, low acid yet super-endowed wine. It is a blend of 80% Cabernet Sauvignon, 17% Merlot, and 1% each of Petit-Verdot, Malbec, and Cabernet Franc. After its release in 2002, it should age effortlessly for 2ndash;3 decades.
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User Tasting Note
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Fellow Drync'rDelicious!
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