Insignia 2008 Joseph Phelps

Klassifiziering	Cru Classe
Typ	Rotwein
Marke	Joseph Phelps
Jahrgang	2008
Land	Vereinigte Staten
Region	Napa Valley
Inhalt	0,75
Zustand	Perfekt
Label	Perfekt
Trinkbar	-2025
Vorrat	0
Inhalt	1,5
Zustand	Aus Original Holz Kiste
Label	Perfekt
Vorrat	0

Professionelle Bewertungen

Robert Parker (98)

The 2007 Insignia (a blend of 88% Cabernet Sauvignon, 8% Merlot and 4% Petit Verdot) looks to be one of the greatest wines yet produced at this historic winery. Beautiful aromas of creme de cassis and flowers jump from the glass of this dense purple-colored effort. Sweet oak is present, but it is pushed to the background by the wine’s extravagant wealth of fruit and full-bodied power. This is finesse and flavor authority put into a classic Napa Valley Cabernet with a seamless integration of all its component parts. Already complex and approachable, it should evolve for three decades or more, but who can resist it now? It is a staggering, complex expression of Napa viticulture. Anticipated maturity: now-2030. Another great success for Phelps, the 2007 and 2008 Insignias may be the best back-to-back vintages they have produced since 1995 and 1994. The 2008 has some tannins to resolve whereas the 2007 has already assimilated them.

Winespectator (96)

Firm, intense and concentrated, massive yet well-proportioned, with a dense, focused core of graphite, dried currant, blackberry, black tea, forest floor and blueberry flavors. Full-blown, finishing with rich, layered tannins that beg for cellaring. Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Petit Verdot.

BOW (9)