Rich without being cloying. Could use a touch more zing of acidity but the fruit and brioche are very nice. — 10 years ago
A smooth standard — 12 years ago
Dark purple-indigo. Classic Bordeaux nose of damp earth and tobacco. Medium body. Blue and black fruits integrated with wood, tobacco, leather. Soft tannins over long finish. Lovely drinking! — 10 years ago
Red blend from Sonoma at The Vine! — 11 years ago
Ethereal. — 12 years ago
About as good as California Pinot gets in my humble opinion! — 10 years ago
Hermes Ortiz
1997 Joseph Phelps
Proprietary Red
"Insignia"
Napa Valley, California
Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot
Ideal drinking window
Perfectly Mature
Impeccably Balanced
Developed Secondary Flavors
Black and Blue Fruit
Tannins fully evolved
Glad to drink now!
Paired with New York Strip Steak
— 10 years ago