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Anthony Gismondi on Wine
Joseph Phelps Insigniatext
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17½/20

Joseph Phelps Insignia 2002

Napa Valley, California, United StatesDeep black cherry colour. Intense blackberry jam and black cherry aromas streaked with smoky, chocolate, vanilla, cardamom, saddle leather notes and hints of black olive, tobacco and licorice. Rich, round, ripe and supple with grainy tannins. Fine peppery, licorice, menthol, bitter chocolate, cassis jam flavours with a long blackberry jam and tobacco finish. Long with fine acidity and balance, needs 3-7 years. An extremely stylish blend of cabernet sauvignon, petit verdot and malbec that will live on for decades.Tasted: 17 September 2005Tasted by: Anthony Gismondi and Stuart TobePrices:
ON$216.00750mlLifford Wine Agency
MB$185.00750ml 
AB$185.00750mlFine Wine Boutiques
BC$214.95750mlSpecialty
Producer: Joseph Phelps VineyardsDistributors: Trialto Wine Group
Lifford Wine and Spirits
Blend: Cabernet Sauvignon - Petit Verdot - MalbecCSPC: 045799UPC: 808755002030