Reviews & Ratings

2003 Joseph Phelps Red Blends or Varietals "Insignia"

Winery: Joseph Phelps

Vintage: 2003

Wine Name/Vineyard: "Insignia"

Wine Category: Red Blends or Varietals

Grape blend: 84% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Petit Verdot, 3% Malbec & 3% Merlot

Bottle size: 750 ml

Region: Napa Valley

State or country: CA

Price: $150

Cases produced: 12,000

KWG Score: 92.6 (based on 6 reviews)

Ken's Wine Rating: Very Good+ (93.99-90)

Review date: July 10, 2008

Wine Review: This wine has a big inviting black currant bouquet. On the palate, the wine is rich, full bodied, and packed with flavor. The flavor profile is a mix of blackberry and current, with a hint of oak. The finish is dry and very prolonged. Insignia fans will be pleased. I was. Enjoy- Ken

Winemaker Notes: The 2003 Insignia is layered with aromas of blackberries, black cherries, anise, dark chocolate and coffee. The aromas and flavors are framed by mouth-coating tannins and followed by an extremely long finish.

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