Tom Casagrande

9.1

This ungrafted 100 year old vines Carignane is excellent. Nose has smoky dark minerally gravel and ripe black cherry fruit. Carignane can be coarse and angular, but this is deep and richly textured. Nicely tamed tannins. Not super complex, but pure and loaded with character. Will work great with stews and meaty pastas. — 9 years ago

Adam Coy

9.1

Pretty tasty, nice balance between minerality and dark fruit. — 11 years ago

John Kemper

9.8

I dug deep in the cellar for this one, but the '93 Joseph Phelps Red Bordeaux Blend 'Insignia' amply delivered. Decanted for three hours, this dark purple/crimson blend was remarkably fresh and vibrant with lovely scents of black currant, red licorice and eucalyptus. Tons of black cherry, black pepper and cigar box flavors on the palate. Well-balanced and silky smooth on the long aromatic finish. Still plenty of life remaining and I luckily have two more bottles. — 12 years ago

Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

9.0

2004 vintage. Drinking a little "hot" but brooding and still showing oodles of dark fruit-predominantly plum-and cedaresque tannins. Much fresher than anticipated. — 9 years ago

Mark Buchanan

9.2

Black pepper and herbs dominate rich, spicy dark fruits, cedar and fruit on the long finish — 10 years ago

Kellie Dolan

9.0

Very dark cherry with black cassis and hints of vanilla on an oaky nose. Strong tannins with a peppery finish. — 11 years ago

Stewart Higgins

9.2

Great dark ale, chocolate and nut/fruit flavored are very present. — 9 years ago

Shawna McGeouch

9.0

On of my fave. Well balanced tannins and dryness.hits all parts of the mouth. Dark ripe cherry — 10 years ago

Chris Thomas

9.0

Celebrating tonight! This is a fun wine, dark, smooth, cherries and vanilla. Enjoy! — 11 years ago

Greg Beattie

9.7

Good California Zin. Medium bodies with great dark fruit. It opened up nicely after about 20 min. Great value @ $17 at Reno Costco!! — 12 years ago