Joseph Phelps Vineyards, Cabernet Sauvignon, Insignia 2002 (9 BT) | WA 100

Joseph Phelps Vineyards, Cabernet Sauvignon, Insignia 2002

Napa

Levels bn or into the neck

WA 100

"... an inky/purple color along with notes of graphite, violets, blackberries, creme de cassis and hints of charcoal and barbecue in addition to a full-bodied, multilayered mouthfeel that builds incrementally with great purity, staggering fruit concentration, and a long, velvety, 50+-second finish. ... One of my all-time favorite vintages for Napa Cabernet Sauvignon... flamboyant, All-American, juicy... There are 15,000 cases of the 2002 Insignia, a blend of 78% Cabernet Sauvignon, 14% Merlot, 7% Petit Verdot and 1% Malbec... I wish I had purchased more of this spectacular wine for my personal collection." (11/13)

  9 bts (sc)