Super delicious and nicely done. — 10 years ago
Jammy and fantastic. Will definitely get this one the next time I see it. — 10 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
A smooth standard — 12 years ago
It's a big full Oregon Pinot, seems like it's from a cooler climate, concentrated dark fruit, mint and dark chocolate — 9 years ago
Lightly creamy body balanced by a peppery, zippy finish. Lovely. — 10 years ago
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
Rich without being cloying. Could use a touch more zing of acidity but the fruit and brioche are very nice. — 10 years ago
Mushroom. Minerality. Very French, actually. Really diggin this. — 11 years ago
Ethereal. — 12 years ago
Such a beautiful sparkling. Refined and restrained. Lovely. — 9 years ago
Smooth, easy, sweet — 10 years ago
My favorite Malbec ever. I will definitely drink this again. — 10 years ago
About as good as California Pinot gets in my humble opinion! — 10 years ago
Lots of tart cherries and red raspberries. A little smokiness with some wet earthiness as well. Ripping acid - great with spicy food. — 10 years ago
Red blend from Sonoma at The Vine! — 10 years ago
Rebecca Fletcher
Aromatic! Floral, red berries. Perfume and baking spice. Wet earth. M+ acid. Silky tannins and long finish. Fantastic. — 9 years ago