Joseph Phelps Vineyards: Napa Valley Insignia 2019

Joseph Phelps Vineyards: Napa Valley Insignia 2019

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Cabernet Sauvignon 93%, Petit Verdot 5%, Malbec 2%
rød, tør
14,5% Vol.
Drikkemoden: 2024–2044
Pakket ind i: 6 OHK
struktureret
velsmagende & krydret
saftig
Lobenberg: 98/100
Jeb Dunnuck: 99/100
Suckling: 98/100
Decanter: 97/20
Lisa Perrotti Brown: 97/100
Galloni: 96+/100
Parker: 96/100
USA, Californien, Napa Valley
Allergener: Sulfitter,
lobenberg

Heiner Lobenberg om:
Napa Valley Insignia 2019

98
/100

Insignia-blandingen består af 93 procent Cabernet Sauvignon, 5 procent Petit Verdot og 2 procent Malbec. Uigennemsigtig, dyb rubinrød farve med violette nuancer og farvede tårer langs glassets kant. Allerede den imponerende flaske til denne vin antyder, at der er tale om en stor blockbuster – hvilket heller ikke ville være usædvanligt for en topvin fra en vingård i Napa Valley. Men duften af denne Insignia er helt anderledes end forventet – den charmerer med sin finesse og elegance. Når jeg dufter til den, kommer jeg til at tænke på Montserrat Caballé, hendes silkeagtige stemme og de lange, intense og dybt rørende toner. Saftige, modne røde og sorte hindbær, syltede røde kirsebær med vaniljesukker, frisk lys tobak, cigarkasse og grafit. Mmmh! Duften indbyder til drømmeri, for den er simpelthen vidunderligt samlet, nuanceret og harmonisk. Vulkansk sten, svævende let mørk chokolade. I munden kommer saftigheden i bølger. Wow! Denne vin er virkelig en fænomenal oplevelse. Sorte kirsebær, cassis, blommer, men også forfriskende hyldebærte, cigarkasse og en smule skarphed à la rød chili. En rutsjebane af aromaer, der tager fart med intens mørk chokolade. Kraftfuld, intens og alligevel så elegant. Også tanninerne svæver fint og næsten pudderagtigt som vulkansk sand over tungen. I eftersmagen Schwarzwald-kirsebærkage – helt uden synd. Fantastisk! Denne Insignia er allerede i dag så vidunderligt harmonisk og tilgængelig, selvom den stadig er i sin ungdom. Desto vigtigere er det at fremhæve vinens store modningspotentiale – den kan sagtens glemmes i kælderen i et par årtier.

99
/100

Jeb Dunnuck om: Napa Valley Insignia

Another beautiful wine from this team, the 2019 Insignia is mostly Cabernet Sauvignon but includes smaller amounts of Merlot and Malbec, brought up all in new barrels, sourced from seven estate vineyards. It has a classic varietal and incredibly complex nose of crème de cassis, freshly sharpened pencils, green tobacco, and damp earth, with a kiss of background sappy spring flowers. Seemingly from a cooler year with its freshness, vibrancy, and herbal, floral character on the nose, it's nevertheless full-bodied and beautifully concentrated on the palate, with ultra-fine tannins, a seamless, layered mouthfeel, and a gorgeous finish. Unquestionably up with the finest vintages of this cuvée, this is legit awesome juice that’s going to offer incredible pleasure over the coming 20-25 years. Hats off to winemaker Ashley Hepworth.

98
/100

Suckling om: Napa Valley Insignia

A very aromatic Insignia with pencil-shaving and graphite highlights to the dark fruit and blackberries. Full-bodied, yet tensioned and vertical, with very fine tannins that run deep and layered in the wine. Needs time to come together, but fantastic tension and structure. Try after 2027.

97
/20

Decanter om: Napa Valley Insignia

Smells ripe and heady on the nose, expressive and seductive. This is rich and bold, it's edging on too much, with lots of wood on show in the slightly heavy texture, liquorice and coffee flavour and fullness in the mouth but there are such alluring and captivating aspects to this wine with striking details of rose, tobacco, blackberry, red berries and dark chocolate shavings on show. I like the fragranced aspects and the energetic acidity that gives lift and a sense of brightness but this is a strong, powerful and muscular wine that will need at least a decade to come around. Given enough time it will be beautiful. Ageing 24 months in 100% new French oak.

97
/100

Lisa Perrotti Brown om: Napa Valley Insignia

A blend of 93% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Petit Verdot, and 2% Malbec, the 2019 Insignia is deep garnet-purple colored. It needs a shake or two before the glass combusts with atomic scents of creme de cassis, blueberry preserves, and stewed black cherries, followed by subtle suggestions of cedar chest, pencil lead, iron ore, and crushed rocks, plus a waft of cloves. Full-bodied, rich, and concentrated, the palate delivers compelling poise led by firm, fine-grained tannins and a lively line of freshness, finishing with epic length.

96+
/100

Galloni om: Napa Valley Insignia

The 2019 Insignia is showing beautifully today. Dark red-toned fruit, spice, leather and floral overtones all meld together in the glass. There's good tension, but this is very much a young Insignia that drinks well on the younger side, perhaps the result of slightly generous yields. The blend is 93% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Petit Verdot and 2% Malbec. Vineyard sites are Yountville, Banca Dorada, Suscol, Home Ranch, Las Rocas, Barboza and El Venadito. Overall, the 2019 is a very easygoing, user-friendly Insignia. Aging was 24 months in new French oak.

96
/100

Parker om: Napa Valley Insignia

More elegant and refined than the Napa Cab, the 2019 Insignia features restrained cedar and vanilla notes (despite spending two years in 100% new French oak) and delicate herbal shadings accenting cassis and black cherry fruit. Full-bodied, velvety and somewhat open-knit on the palate, it turns plush and long on the finish, adding a touch of warmth. Production this year is approximately 17,000 cases, reflecting the increased volume coming from recently replanted vineyards. It's remarkable what a good job they continue to do with this bottling year after year, without compromising on quality.

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Joseph Phelps Vineyards

Da Joseph Phelps i slutningen af 1960'erne fik til opgave at bygge Souverain Winery (nu Rutherford Hill) for et af de største byggefirmaer i USA, blev han så forelsket i den smukke Napa Valley, at han sagde sit job op i 1973 og købte en 250 hektar stor ranch i Spring Valley og begyndte at plante...

Napa Valley Insignia 2019