title: Joseph Phelps 2013 Insignia 40th Vintage Estate Grown Red (Napa Valley)
description: The mighty Insignia shows a vibrancy of purpose and craft in this, its 40th vintage, combining 88% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Petit Verdot, 3% Merlot, 3% Malbec and 1% Cabernet Franc. Together they find a higher calling of perfumed violet, dark plum and berry along with graphite and an edginess of dried herb. Firm, structured tannins show tremendous potential for aging and decanting. This is a near-perfect effort from a blockbuster vintage.
variety: Bordeaux-style Red Blend
designation: Insignia 40th Vintage Estate Grown