Slight tca otherwise would have been a 95 point plus wine .
Slight tca otherwise would have been a 95 point plus wine .
Nov 27th, 2016
We've veered into old Bordeaux territory here. Big, spicy, and brash, still holding weight, although the fruit has begun to dry slightly. Shared by a generous guest. #insignia #napacab #napavalley #napa
We've veered into old Bordeaux territory here. Big, spicy, and brash, still holding weight, although the fruit has begun to dry slightly. Shared by a generous guest. #insignia #napacab #napavalley #napa
Sep 29th, 2016
1976: Solid in every way. Derived from the classic period, before anyone had known to coin the term classic period e with regard to California wine. Great length, and pleasing at each stage. Would love to experience again.
1976: Solid in every way. Derived from the classic period, before anyone had known to coin the term classic period e with regard to California wine. Great length, and pleasing at each stage. Would love to experience again.
Aug 16th, 2015
Soft red fruit with a tangy undertow of soured blue berries and garrigue. Incredibly fresh and complex. Some leather and sour cherry. A touch of band aid- very long and lovely. The only vintage that blended eisle and insignia grapes. Gorgeous.
Soft red fruit with a tangy undertow of soured blue berries and garrigue. Incredibly fresh and complex. Some leather and sour cherry. A touch of band aid- very long and lovely. The only vintage that blended eisle and insignia grapes. Gorgeous.
Apr 28th, 2018
Very close to the phenomenal 74, just barely misses, but still amazing at 40yrs.
Very close to the phenomenal 74, just barely misses, but still amazing at 40yrs.
Dec 10th, 2015
Great historic bottle. Unfortunately seen it's peak. Non the less an unforgettable moment for this 1976.
Great historic bottle. Unfortunately seen it's peak. Non the less an unforgettable moment for this 1976.
Mar 30th, 2015
Thought early 80's Cali and then retreated....awesome wine. Tied with latour at 3
Thought early 80's Cali and then retreated....awesome wine. Tied with latour at 3
Aug 18th, 2013
750, strong
Sep 8th, 2022
This was a vertical of 38 vintages to celebrate Joseph Phelps Insignia 40th anniversary!
This was a vertical of 38 vintages to celebrate Joseph Phelps Insignia 40th anniversary!
May 11th, 2013
Napa Valley, California, USA
