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Joseph Phelps Insignia Magnum 2012
HED20523
150 cl
14.5%
£550.00
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Joseph Phelps Insignia Magnum 2012 is a meticulously crafted red blend from one of Napa Valley`s esteemed wineries, known for its traditional wine-making approach. This vintage comprises 76% Cabernet Sauvignon, 11% Petit Verdot, 9% Merlot and 4% Malbec, aged for 24 months in 100% new French oak. The wine presents a structured profile with predominant notes of dark fruit, including blackcurrant and plum, underscored by hints of tobacco, dried herbs, and anise. Joseph Phelps Vineyards was founded in 1973 and remains notable for its pioneering contributions to Napa`s wine industry.
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The 2012 Insignia is in great shape today. Bright acids lend tremendous energy to a mid-weight Insignia that is more about finesse rather than power. Sweet red-fleshed fruit, cedar, tobacco, mint and rose petal are all beautifully delineated. There's not much left to say. The 2012 offers tons of pure pleasure.Antonio Galloni9th May 2024
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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.