Cabernet Sauvignon 84%, Petit Verdot 10%, Cabernet Franc 3%, Malbec 3%
5
rot, trocken
14,5% Vol.
Trinkreife: 2021–2041
Verpackt in: 6er OHK
9
strukturiert
pikant & würzig
saftig
3
Lobenberg: 97–99/100
Parker: 99/100
Suckling: 98/100
International Wine Report: 98/100
Wine Enthusiast: 98/100
Jeb Dunnuck: 97/100
Galloni: 97/100
6
USA, Californien
7
Allergene: Sulfite,
Abfüllerinformation
Abfüller / Importeur: Joseph Phelps Vineyards, 200 Taplin Road, CA-94574 St. Helena - California, USA
Heiner Lobenberg über:
Napa Valley Insignia 2016
97–99 /100
Lobenberg: Blauschwarz. Hocharomatische schwarze Beeren, dunkle Erde, schwarze Kirschen, süßes Cassis, fast wuchtig in der hohen Aromatik. Einer der größten Jahrgänge Kaliforniens, und so ist es kein Wunder, dass dieser Wein von Beginn an berauschend schön ist. Sattes, butterweiches Tannin im Mund, Cassis, Brombeere, Blaubeere und schwarze Kirsche, Lakritz, schwarze Oliven, viel Gewürze, Lavendel und Veilchen. Ungeheuer Komplex und in seiner schönen Fruchtsüße überwältigend schön. 97-99/100
99 /100
Parker über:
Napa Valley Insignia
-- Parker: Bottled in January 2019, the 2016 Insignia is a blend of 84% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Petit Verdot, 3% Cabernet Franc and 1% Malbec, aged for 24 months in 100% new French oak barrels. Deep garnet-purple colored, the nose is a little reticent to begin, needing a fair bit of coaxing to reveal beautifully beguiling notions of wild blueberries, warm blackberries, black currant cordial, cloves and cedar chest with nuances of camphor, yeast extract, charcuterie and candied violets. Medium to full-bodied, the palate has fantastic elegance and depth, revealing loads of subtle floral, black fruit and earthy layers with a firm, very finely grained texture and seamless freshness, finishing with epic length. 13,400 cases were made. 99/100
98 /100
Suckling über:
Napa Valley Insignia
-- Suckling: Lovely density and intensity with dark berries, blueberries and inky undertones with hints of spice, chocolate and walnuts. Medium to full body, fine tannins and a flavorful finish. The texture and length are fantastic here. Complex. Hints of smoky wood at the end. This needs three to five years more in bottle age. Exciting wine. Try after 2022. 98/100
98 /100
International Wine Report über:
Napa Valley Insignia
-- International Wine Report: The 2016 ‘Insignia’ is an absolutely incredible showing, and is amongst the most compelling vintages I have yet to taste from the Estate. Composed of 84% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Petit Verdot, 3% Cabernet Franc and 3% Malbec which spent 24 months in 100% new french oak. As this unwinds in the glass it begins to release its seductive aromatics of ripe dark currants, crème de cassis and blueberries along with fresh violets, pencil shavings, wild sage brush and exotic spices. On the palate this is full-bodied, with a gorgeous rich, opulent texture that is beautifully balance by a lovely touch if underlying acidity keeping it fresh and inviting all the way through the long enveloping finish. Displaying a remarkable combination of both power and precision, the 2016 is a total stunner and will go on to have a marvelous future for many years to come. 98/100
98 /100
Wine Enthusiast über:
Napa Valley Insignia
-- Wine Enthusiast: This is a lengthy, powerful blend of 84% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Petit Verdot and 3% each of Cabernet Franc and Malbec. Together they coalesce as one seamless, complex experience of black currant, brambly berry and black pepper, with accents of graphite, pencil and cedar. Robust in tannin and youthful energy, it will benefit from aging. Enjoy 2026–2031. 98/100
97 /100
Jeb Dunnuck über:
Napa Valley Insignia
-- Jeb Dunnuck: Is the 2016 Insignia the next 1997? Coming mostly from the Stags Leap region, with the rest from the Home Ranch, this deep purple-colored beauty offers a magical bouquet of crème de cassis, fruitcake, forest floor, tobacco leaf, and toasted spices. It shows even more complexity with time in the glass and is a full-bodied, powerful, ageworthy example of this cuvée that’s going to benefit from 4-5 years of bottle age and keep for 25+ years or more. 97/100
97 /100
Galloni über:
Napa Valley Insignia
-- Galloni: The 2016 Insignia has turned out beautifully. Silky, layered and positively striking, the 2016 is magnificent. In this vintage, Insignia is especially silky, refined and understated, which is unusual for this wine that has often been more bombastic. Readers will have to be patient with the 2016, as it needs at least several years in bottle to be at its very best, but this is all finesse and class. 97/100
