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2003 Joseph Phelps - Insignia Bordeaux Blend - USA - California - Napa - Napa Valley - Red

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USA - California - Napa - Napa Valley

Red Bordeaux Blend
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Since its founding in 1972, Joseph Phelps Vineyards has been on the cutting edge of many California wine developments. From the Bordeaux-blend Insignia, first made in 1974 and Wine Spectator's wine of the year for the 2002 vintage; to the resurrection of California Syrah, also first produced in 1974, the winery has earned critical acclaim for its many estate-grown wines.
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93
WA 94
WS 90
IWC 92
Drink Dates
WA: 2006-2026 WS: 2006-2011
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IWC 92
Source International Wine Cellar
Issue Issue 126

($175; a blend of 84% cabernet sauvignon, 10% petit verdot, 3% merlot and 3% malbec) Full ruby-red. Slightly jammy aromas of blackberry, mocha and dark chocolate. Not especially dense or fleshy but has an attractive juicy quality and good life. Dominated by a flavor of black raspberry. Finishes with big, firm, rather fine tannins.

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WA 94
Source Wine Advocate
Issue 168
Drink Dates 2006-2026

The 2003 Insignia (15,000 cases) performed much better this year than last, when I tasted it right after bottling. A blend of 84% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Petit Verdot and the rest Malbec and Merlot, it offers up attractive aromas of licorice, black currants, espresso roast, and background toasty oak. Full-bodied, opulent, and rich with outstanding depth, purity, and harmony, sweet tannin, and a long finish, it is approachable now, but will easily last for 20 years.

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WS 90
Source Wine Spectator
Drink Dates 2006-2011

Supple, polished and harmonious, though not in the class of the 2002. Nonetheless, delivers a complex range of rich currant, berry and cherry fruit, cedary oak, hints of anise and sage, and a persistent, lingering finish. Mildly tannic. Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot, Malbec and Merlot. 12,000 cases made.

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Community Tasting Notes average score of 93 points based upon 6 reviews

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Author Michael N594
Site / Blog   Trust Rating 98.276%
Tasted On 07/03/2012
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very good!

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Author Ronn L
Site / Blog   Trust Rating 88.889%
Tasted On 06/07/2012
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Site / Blog   Trust Rating 94.8%
Tasted On 12/06/2009
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Author Rick H.
Site / Blog   Trust Rating 95.402%
Tasted On 11/08/2009
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Author tommy
Site / Blog   Trust Rating 97.331%
Tasted On 10/16/2009
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Author gd10102
Site / Blog   Trust Rating 83.775%
Tasted On 09/30/2009
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Author Brad Coelho
Site / Blog Unidentified Appellation Trust Rating 97.255%
Tasted On 06/18/2008
Drink Dates 04/01/2008

The ?03 vintage produced a bit more elegant, streamlined version of the flagship wine for Phelps, especially in relation to the ?02 and ?04 blockbuster bookends of the wine. Lifted, classic notes of lead pencil shavings, dried flowers, cassis, cocoa and black currant arise from the glass in a classy, if unadorned fashion. The wine is medium bodied, layered and moderately dense in the mouth, w/ well proportioned earthy elements intermingling nicely within the flavors of high class toast. While she may tack on a bit more weight in the cellar, this vintage appears to be a leaner, more elegant rendition of Insignia that should be slated for earlier consumption

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