Had the opportunity to taste this wine last week at a tasting and it was wonderful. The 2008 Joseph Phelps Insignia is inky in the glass. On the nose, this wine is exactly where I want California Cab to be: dark berries, mocha and chocolate. In the mouth, it’s silky and smooth even this early in its life. There are spicy notes, black licorice and lots of ripe fruit. The finish is slightly tannic and medium in length.
Just a gorgeous wine that will be amazing with some cellaring.
Style: Red Wine
Grape Type(s): 89% Cabernet Sauvignon, 7% Petit Verdot and 4% Merlot
Region: Napa Valley, California
Around $159
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