Joseph Phelps Vineyards "Insignia", Red Blend, Napa Valley

Joseph Phelps Vineyards "Insignia", Red Blend, Napa Valley - 2001

750 mL
Item # 53187

A cellar release from the famed Napa Valley winemaker, the grapes were sourced from a variety of different vineyards. Structured, bold, and dark-fruited, the time in bottle has mellowed its power. Supple, savory, and perfect to pair with your favorite cut of steak.
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Color
Red
Vintage
2001
Country
USA
Producer
Joseph Phelps
Grape Variety
Cabernet Sauvignon
Malbec
Petit Verdot
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Cabernet Sauvignon

The result of an illicit affair a hundred-odd years ago between Sauvignon Blanc and Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon today enjoys more worldwide popularity than both of its parents combined. It is the principal grape of Bordeaux, and as such has rightly earned its place among the greatest and most long-lived wines of the Old World; of course, it is also the most heralded grape of California, positioning it at the forefront of the New World wine scene as well. Today, Cabernet Sauvignon has a...

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Malbec

Known as Côt throughout much of France, Malbec is the dark-skinned variety that put Argentinian wine on the map - and likewise, Argentinian Malbec saved the grape from near obscurity. The Cahors appellation in France still relies on Malbec to distinguish many of its wines, but the area is exceptional in this regard. As the grape can be quite difficult to cultivate, it has become far less popular over the years, even in its Bordeaux home. Its South American renaissance has ensured, however, that...

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