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| Chateau/Producer: | Joseph Phelps | | Wine Name: | Insignia | | Country: | USA | | State: | California | | AOC: | Napa Valley | | Region: | Stag's Leap and Rutherford | | Wine Score: | 94 | | Notes: | The color of this wine is a lovely garnet red, turning slightly beetish at the edges. The nose is very smooth and velvety, with a dark fruit scent--dark cherry, cassis. The flavor is also velvety and smooth, with a nice finish. It begins with noticeable tannins, fading as it breathes, with a flavor of cherry, hints of violet and tobacco, and good acidity. As the tannins dissipated, it became truly wonderful. After an hour or so, the nose turns to caramel, with a hint of fig, and fig flavors also develop. | | Tasting Date: | 2005-07-18 | | Varietal: | Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot | | Production Notes: | 78% Cabernet Sauvignon and 22% Merlot, primarily from estate-owned vineyards in Stag's Leap and Rutherford, with additional fruit coming from independent growers in Rutherford, Carneros and Coombsville. | | Price US$: | 105.00 | | Source: | Calandro's (Perkins), Baton Rouge, LA |
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