{"title":"Joseph Phelps","description":"\u003ch4\u003eInnovation and Quality in Napa\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFounded in 1973, Joseph Phelps Vineyards is family-owned winery celebrated for its commitment to crafting world-class, estate grown wines from Napa Valley and the Sonoma Coast. Joe Phelps was a building contractor from Colorado who began investing in Napa Valley vineyards in the early 1970s, producing the first vintage of his now-famous \"Insignia\" in 1974 - one of the first super premium Bordeaux blends from Napa.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- split --\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe current winemaker is \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/hedonism.co.uk\/hedonism-meets-ashley-hepworth\"\u003eAshley Hepworth\u003c\/a\u003e, who initially joined Joseph Phelps in 1999 as an intern. 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On the 2003. \"Blackberry, blueberry, crushed rock and white flower aromas soar from the glass of this stunningly rich, full-bodied wine. One of the most concentrated and potentially long-lived wines of the vintage, it is unquestionably a candidate for wine of the vintage. It is richer and more backward than the Insignia, but stunningly multidimensional, built like a skyscraper, and staggeringly profound. Wow! What an amazing wine. Forget it for another 4-5 years and drink it over the following quarter century.\" Wine Advocate, 2013","brand":"Joseph Phelps","offers":[{"title":"Duty Paid","offer_id":62413752205642,"sku":"HED98013","price":250.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0998\/7696\/2634\/files\/HED98013.jpg?v=1781898385"},{"product_id":"joseph-phelps-insignia-magnum-1995","title":"Joseph Phelps Insignia Magnum 1995","description":"Joseph Phelps Insignia 1995 in magnum format is a superb Bordeaux-style blend from Napa Valley, reflecting the estate’s dedication to quality. A blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot, and Malbec, this vintage expresses the richness of its terroir. Aromas of dark fruits, earth, and subtle spice lead into a structured palate with refined tannins and well-integrated oak. 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Over more than four decades, Joe Phelps has transformed the winery into a Californian icon which consistently produces critically acclaimed wines - the proprietary Insignia red being the prime example. This wine was first produced in 1974 and has received four perfect 100-point scores from Robert Parker (for the 1991, 1997, 2002 and 2007 vintages). The 2007 vintage is available here in magnum format. \"Deep garnet coloured with a lingering hint of purple, the 2007 Insignia Proprietary Red Wine reveals the most seductive crème de cassis, Black Forest cake and liquorice notions with touches of violets, eucalyptus, chocolate box and unsmoked cigars plus a waft of cedar chest. Full-bodied with tantalizing opulence yet compelling restraint, the palate beautifully juxtaposes the rich, ripe fruit with wonderful freshness and a firm yet plush backbone, finishing beautifully perfumed.\" 100 points, Wine Advocate, 2018","brand":"Joseph Phelps","offers":[{"title":"Duty Paid","offer_id":62414146830666,"sku":"HED98015","price":770.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0998\/7696\/2634\/files\/HED98015.jpg?v=1781899168"},{"product_id":"joseph-phelps-insignia-300cl-2004","title":"Joseph Phelps Insignia 300cl 2004","description":"Insignia is the flagship wine from the legendary family-owned and run Joseph Phelps Vineyards winery in California. 2004 marked a significant occasion as this was the first vintage produced from entirely estate-grown fruit. It is a blend of 72% Cabernet Sauvignon, 14% Merlot, 12% Petit Verdot and 2% Malbec with deep and expressive notes of plum, graphite, mocha and violets. 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The composition features 83% Cabernet Sauvignon, 14% Merlot and 3% Petit Verdot, sourced from both estate vineyards and long-term partner growers. The estate vineyards, including Las Rocas and Banca Dorada, contribute 60% of the grapes, while the remainder comes from selected sites throughout Napa Valley.","brand":"Joseph Phelps","offers":[{"title":"Duty Paid","offer_id":62417119740234,"sku":"HED2446","price":380.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0998\/7696\/2634\/files\/HED2446.jpg?v=1781906714"},{"product_id":"joseph-phelps-insignia-1995","title":"Joseph Phelps Insignia 1995","description":"Joseph Phelps Insignia 1995 is a full-bodied Bordeaux blend from the Napa Valley of California. Grapes for the Insignia cuvée are sourced primarily from Rutherford and Stags Leap. The wine is typically matured for 22-24 months in a combination of French and American oak barrels. The family-run Joseph Phelps Vineyards was founded in 1973. Over more than four decades, Joe Phelps has transformed the winery into a Californian icon which consistently produces critically acclaimed wines – the proprietary Insignia red being the prime example. \"A wine of great intensity and richness, it displays classic notes of liquorice, barbecue smoke, creme de cassis, cedarwood and forest floor. Full-bodied with sensational purity, a multidimensional mouthfeel and a long, voluptuous finish with no hard edges, it has only reached mid-adolescence, and has at least two decades of life ahead of it.\" Robert Parker 2013","brand":"Joseph Phelps","offers":[{"title":"Duty Paid","offer_id":62417544118602,"sku":"HED88530","price":280.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0998\/7696\/2634\/files\/HED88530.jpg?v=1781907476"},{"product_id":"joseph-phelps-insignia-2015","title":"Joseph Phelps Insignia 2015","description":"Founded in 1973 and family-owned ever since, Joseph Phelps Vineyards is one of the most iconic and acclaimed California estates. Insignia is their flagship wine and is now recognised as one of the greatest Bordeaux blends in the region. The 2015 is a remarkable release composed of 90% Cabernet Sauvignon, 7% Petit Verdot, 2% Cabernet Franc and 1% Malbec. 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Over more than four decades, Joe Phelps has transformed the winery into a Californian icon which consistently produces critically acclaimed wines - the proprietary Insignia red being the prime example. This wine was first produced in 1974 and has received four perfect 100-point scores from Robert Parker (for the 1991, 1997, 2002 and 2007 vintages). \"Smells ripe and heady on the nose, expressive and seductive. This is rich and bold, it`s edging on too much, with lots of wood on show in the slightly heavy texture, liquorice and coffee flavour and fullness in the mouth but there are such alluring and captivating aspects to this wine with striking details of rose, tobacco, blackberry, red berries and dark chocolate shavings on show. I like the fragranced aspects and the energetic acidity that gives lift and a sense of brightness but this is a strong, powerful and muscular wine that will need at least a decade to come around. Given enough time it will be beautiful. 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