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Joseph Phelps Insignia 300cl 1995
HED2452
300 cl
13.5%
£1,070.00
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Presenting the Joseph Phelps Insignia 1995 in a impressive 3L format. Showcasing the estate’s commitment to excellence. A carefully composed blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot, and Malbec, this vintage highlights the complexity and depth of its terroir. The wine opens with rich aromas of dark fruits, earth, and subtle spice, leading to a structured palate with fine tannins and well-integrated oak. Founded in 1973, Joseph Phelps Vineyards played a pivotal role in shaping modern Napa winemaking, with Insignia being one of the region’s first proprietary blends. The 1995 vintage remains a testament to the estate’s legacy, offering balance, depth, and remarkable ageing potential.
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Vinous
Deep ruby-red. Exhilarating, vibrant aromas of cassis, minerals, cocoa powder and brown spices. Juicy, very intensely flavored and sharply delineated; offers lovely restrained sweetness and great finesse. Complex and light on its feet. Finishes bright and fine, with firm tannins and strong dark berry, tobacco and woodsmoke flavors. Remarkably subtle oak. Even better than it showed last winter.Stephen Tanzer1st November 1998
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Innovation and Quality in Napa
Founded 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.
The current winemaker is Ashley Hepworth, who initially joined Joseph Phelps in 1999 as an intern. Alongside Insignia, Ashley and the team also make a number of varietal wines with the Freestone Vineyards Chardonnay being a notable high point.