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Joseph Phelps Insignia 2005
Napa Valley, California, United StatesThe '05 Insignia is a 92/7/1 is a complex mix of cabernet sauvignon, petit verdot and merlot all estate-owned in Rutherford (30%), South Napa (22%), the St. Helena home ranch (17%) and Stags Leap District (Barboza Vineyard, 17% and Las Rocas Vineyard, 14%). The wine is aged 24 months in 100% new 60-gallon French oak barrels. Eight years on this stunning wine is just beginning to show itself. Still dark to the edge the wine is concentrated and rich with enough spice, floral notes and restraint to build interest in the finish. Long persistent and mouth filling it is memorable in weight and length. Perfectly match with juniper and ash crusted bison striploin.Tasted: 08 March 2013Tasted by: Anthony Gismondi and Stuart TobePrices:| ON | $225.00 | 750ml | consignment - Lifford Wine Agency |
Lifford Wine and Spirits
Blend: Cabernet Sauvignon - Petit Verdot - MerlotCSPC: 495945UPC: 831906009985
