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2008 Joseph Phelps "Insignia" Napa Valley Bordeaux Blend

2008 Joseph Phelps "Insignia" Napa Valley Bordeaux Blend

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Bid on this 4-bottle lot of 2008 Joseph Phelps "Insignia" Napa Valley Bordeaux Blend (97VN, 95CG, 95RP, 94WS, 93JS, 93WE). Vinous: "The 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon Insignia is a towering, statuesque wine bursting with blackberry jam, tar, spices, leather and licorice. It shows fabulous depth and richness backed up by serious, imposing tannins that suggest it has a long life. Ideally, the 2008 should be purchased by those who can be patient; it is not a wine for those seeking immediate gratification. The blend is 89% Cabernet Sauvignon, 7% Petit Verdot and 4% Malbec. (AG)" (12/2011)

Included in this lot · 4 bottles

Provenance: Purchased from reputable sources on release and stored in a professional storage facility by a NY-based collector. Delivered to K&L via refrigerated transit.

2008 Joseph Phelps "Insignia" Napa Valley Bordeaux Blend

2008 Joseph Phelps "Insignia" Napa Valley Bordeaux Blend

97VN
95CG
95RP
94WS
93JS
93WE
Quantity:4Bottle Size:750 mlCondition:Excellent

Reviews

97

Vinous

12/2011
The 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon Insignia is a towering, statuesque wine bursting with blackberry jam, tar, spices, leather and licorice. It shows fabulous depth and richness backed up by serious, imposing tannins that suggest it has a long life. Ideally, the 2008 should be purchased by those who can be patient; it is not a wine for those seeking immediate gratification. The blend is 89% Cabernet Sauvignon, 7% Petit Verdot and 4% Malbec. (AG)

95

Connoisseurs Guide

12/2011
Once again, Insignia takes it accustomed place near the very head of the class, and, as usual, it is one of the most polished and well-balanced Cabernets to be had. That is not to say that it in any way lacks for authority, richness or size, for it is an intense and impressively filled wine, and it vies for top honors in a vintage that has provided more than a few noteworthy wines. It drives home the point that big wines can be wonderfully balanced, and, while delicious even now, it will not reach its peak for a good many years to come.

SKU: 2078731

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