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Joseph Phelps Insignia Magnum 2001
HED81927
150 cl
13.5%
£650.00
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Joseph Phelps Insignia 2001 is a notable Napa Valley wine, produced by Joseph Phelps Vineyards, established in 1973. This vintage features a composition of 87% Cabernet Sauvignon, 9% Merlot and 4% Petit Verdot. It exhibits a deep, dark hue and presents aromas of dark cherries, plums and subtle herbal notes alongside hints of mocha and cedar. The palate is structured with firm tannins and a rich mouthfeel, complemented by a balanced acidity. The finish is persistent, reflecting the wine’s complexity and potential for further ageing.
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The 2001 Insignia is in a gorgeous spot today. Sweet tobacco, mint, dried herbs, licorice and incense are the signatures of a wine that has reached its plateau of maturity. Even so, the 2001 shows no signs of fading. This is the first vintage made without Merlot. At the time, most of the fruit was from estate vineyards in Rutherford, Stags Leap and St. Helena. (Insignia became a pure estate wine with the 2004 vintage.) The only issue with the 2001 is that it feels a bit compact, perhaps because it was filtered. I expect the 2001 will slowly fade over the next decade.Antonio Galloni1st April 2023
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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.