Joseph Phelps Vineyards

Insignia Estate Grown Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Blend

9.495 ratings

9.319 pro ratings

Napa Valley, California, USA

Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot, Malbec

Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Pasta, Venison, Tomato-Based, Potato, Pork, Chocolate & Caramel, White Rice, Mushrooms, Beef, Lamb, Chili & Hot Spicy, Pungent Cheese, Salami & Prosciutto, Hard Cheese, Baking Spices, Exotic Spices, Chicken, Herbs, Turkey, Onion, Soft Cheese, Duck, Beans & Peas

Top Notes For

Sommelier at RN74

9.5

One of the few big Napa wines I actually enjoy. This was epic

One of the few big Napa wines I actually enjoy. This was epic

Jul 11th, 2020

9.8

Happy fathers dad delicious selection from cellar for many years. 2000 not the best year but this insignia is spectacular. Youthful, fresh , herbaceous. They should be super proud of this wine.

Happy fathers dad delicious selection from cellar for many years. 2000 not the best year but this insignia is spectacular. Youthful, fresh , herbaceous. They should be super proud of this wine.

Jun 17th, 2018

9.6

Oh la la!

Oh la la!

Jan 27th, 2018

9.2

Not a solid vintage but this is remarkable. Notes of menthol, eucalyptus, dried currants and a textural, lengthy finish. Could still see a few more years.

Not a solid vintage but this is remarkable. Notes of menthol, eucalyptus, dried currants and a textural, lengthy finish. Could still see a few more years.

1 person found it helpfulDec 24th, 2017

9.0

Needed to open up. It was so ready to drink. No tannins. Soft cedar and rhubarb notes. Needed food- ribeye. Yeh. This is why We cellar wine.

Needed to open up. It was so ready to drink. No tannins. Soft cedar and rhubarb notes. Needed food- ribeye. Yeh. This is why We cellar wine.

Apr 16th, 2016

8.9

Very boozy, not my favorite but good. #napa #josephphelps

Very boozy, not my favorite but good. #napa #josephphelps

Dec 5th, 2015

Marketing/Public Relations, Joseph Phelps Vineyards

9.4

From 6 liter. Gorgeous. Biased review. #josephphelps #josephphelps

From 6 liter. Gorgeous. Biased review. #josephphelps #josephphelps

Jul 18th, 2015

Joseph Phelps Vineyards

9.6

2000. In a great place right now. Paired perfectly with lamb at a Greek restaurant.

2000. In a great place right now. Paired perfectly with lamb at a Greek restaurant.

Jun 8th, 2015

9.4

Perfect. Ready to drink. Do not wait. Open it! Went great with braised short ribs.

Perfect. Ready to drink. Do not wait. Open it! Went great with braised short ribs.

Nov 1st, 2014

9.0

Didn't see that one coming. Sneaky 2000 vintage.

Didn't see that one coming. Sneaky 2000 vintage.

Aug 23rd, 2014