2005 Joseph Phelps Insignia Red Napa 93-96 pts (RP) (Red Wines / Red Blends) -- California Wine Shopping Cart -- (RP) pts 93-96 Napa Red Insignia Phelps Joseph 2005

<H1>2005 Joseph Phelps Insignia Red Napa 93-96 pts (RP) -- California Wine Shopping Cart</H1> $159.95 -- 2005 Joseph Phelps Insignia 93-96 pts (RP) <IMG SRC="https://store.nexternal.com/calwine/images/jp98ignv.jpg" ALIGN=right ALT="2005 Joseph Phelps Insignia Red Napa 93-96 pts (RP)" NAME="2005 Joseph Phelps Insignia Red Napa 93-96 pts (RP)" BORDER=0 HSPACE=10> 2005 Joseph Phelps Insignia 93-96ptsRP The 2005 Insignia is a blend of 92% Cabernet Sauvignon, 7% Petit Verdot, and 1% Malbec. Elegant and restrained (which is very much in keeping with the style of this vintage), the wine is also rich, dense, pure, with chocolatey cassis notes intermixed with hints of subtle wood, roasted herbs, and spice. It is ripe, rich, full-bodied, but in need of 4-5 years of bottle age. It should last for 25-30 years. It is far more reticent than the more flamboyant 2004." Robert Parker " Smooth, supple and complex, offering wonderful aromas and serving up a range of herb- and mineral-laced currant, black cherry, blackberry, sage and pebble notes. Ends with a clipped edge. Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot and Merlot. Best from 2011 through 2018. Tasted twice, with consistent notes."James Laube  93+ptsIWC "Bright ruby-red. Highly complex nose melds currant, black licorice, lead pencil, mocha, bitter chocolate and fresh herbs. Deep and sweet in the middle, with juicy acidity giving shape to the concentrated, silky flavors of cassis and dark chocolate. This, too, is downright Bordeaux-like. Finishes with broad, lush tannins and excellent length. This has fleshed out nicely since I tasted it from barrel a year ago but should still be kept for a minimum of five or six years."Stephen Tanzer This is a California wine. <A HREF="http://www.nexternal.com/calwine" TITLE="California Wine Wines">California Wine Wines</A> <A HREF="http://www.calwine.com">California Wine</A> California Wine Online Store powered by Nexternal <A HREF="http://www.nexternal.com" TITLE="shopping cart software">shopping cart software</A>