Generally I pass on California Pinots, however this one is well worth the time — 8 years ago
Classic cab. Affordable at about $10. — 8 years ago
Delicious fruity and complex. Alcohol comes through more than I would like. — 9 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
About as good as California Pinot gets in my humble opinion! — 10 years ago
Simple Merlot with smooth taste — 10 years ago
Still tight and tannic, big fruit bomb in the mouth. Opens nicely, nose is reserved with dark fruit and pencil shavings. — 11 years ago
For all those that love to say, "this California Chardonnay is Burgundian," can check out White Rock. — 12 years ago
Sophisticated summer in a bottle... Lovely bouquet of flowers, peaches, vanilla, carmel and almonds- reminded me of peach cobbler. I was grateful for the long clean finish as I did not want it to end. Lovely! — 12 years ago
Costco. Oaky. — 6 years ago
Really nice. Mostly cab. Good structure and fruit and earth. Generous and tasty! — 7 years ago
Very interesting Syrah from the central coast. Very vegetal and almost medicinal nose; bit of a canned black olive quality (not in a bad way). Full bodied, dark and deep on the palate. Nice. — 8 years ago
Dark blue fruit, mocha, and spice on a taut frame that spins out to a long minerally finish. This should improve considerably with a few more years of bottle age. — 9 years ago
AWESOME. Great structure and flavor. Dark fruit and tobacco. Only thing missing is a good cigar. — 10 years ago
Red blend from Sonoma at The Vine! — 10 years ago
Enjoyed this wine. Light and fruity with above finish. Found it at BJ's. — 11 years ago
A smooth standard — 12 years ago
Ethereal. — 12 years ago
Paired with roast duck & endive salad. Clean, low sulfite taste and off-dry. Balanced acid with cherry notes. Sexy! — 7 years ago
Deep ruby coloration. On the nose, florals, minerals, strong strawberry, raspberry and cherry. On the palate, very fruit forward, with strawberry dominating, cherry and raspberry as well. Oak, leather, chocolate and more strawberry on a long finish. Moderate and well balanced tannins. Medium body and opened up to a surprisingly rich mouthfeel and great, drinkable wine. — 8 years ago
My favorite Malbec ever. I will definitely drink this again. — 10 years ago
Crazy awesome. Tons of black pepper, smoke, tobacco and bacon fat. Luscious dark fruits. Very fruit forward palate. Waaaaaay too young. — 10 years ago
Still hanging tuff with ample fruit and balance 2005 vintage — 11 years ago
Initially dry, but with a fruity nose. Expected to have a full flavor and finish as the bottle nears the end. — 12 years ago
Good def get agaib — 13 years ago
Diana Sabo
Enjoyed on December 17, 2019. I thought it was good!😄 — 6 years ago