Description
The 2006 Insignia possesses a deep ruby/purple color as well as copious amounts of cassis, but has not yet developed secondary nuances. It remains a big, full-throttle, full-bodied Cabernet Sauvignon-based wine with 14.5% natural alcohol, impressive purity, sweet tannin, decent acidity and a monolithic personality. Everything needed for a graceful evolution is present, and the 2006 should keep for another two decades.
This is a 16,900-case blend of 95% Cabernet Sauvignon and 5% Petit Verdot (100% estate fruit) from a vintage that experienced a slowly developing growing season as a result of cool weather and abundant winter rain. The 2006 vintage will be remembered for a huge, 10-day, 100+ degree Fahrenheit heat spike at the end of July, which was unsettling to both growers and vineyards.
- Alcohol %: 14.5%
- Decant Time: 2 hours
- Taste: black fruit, cigar box, tobacco, iron, clove, leather, dense, chewy tannins, toasted oak
- Food Matching: grilled ribeye steak, roasted lamb, aged cheddar cheese, dark chocolate
- Grape Variety:
Cabernet Sauvignon
: 93%,
Petit Verdot
: 5%,
Malbec
: 2%,
Tasting note
2019 年的菲力普斯勳章是一款展現納帕谷最佳風味的精湛混釀。這款年份由 93% 的赤霞珠、5% 的小維多和 2% 的馬爾貝克組成，散發出濃郁的黑色水果香氣，並伴有雪茄盒、煙草、鐵和丁香的經典氣息。口感豐富飽滿，單寧濃密且有嚼勁，皮革質地隨著時間的推移會變得更加美妙。經過兩年在新法國橡木桶中的陳釀，這款酒最佳飲用期為 2029 年至 2039 年。搭配烤肋眼牛排、烤羊肉、陳年切達奶酪或黑巧克力，將帶來難忘的體驗。
The 2019 Joseph Phelps Insignia is a masterful blend that showcases the best of Napa Valley. This vintage, composed of 93% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Petit Verdot, and 2% Malbec, offers a brooding bouquet of black fruit, complemented by classic notes of cigar box, tobacco, iron, and clove. The palate is rich and full-bodied, with dense, chewy tannins and a leather texture that promises to evolve beautifully over time. Aged for two years in new French oak, this wine is best enjoyed from 2029 to 2039. Pair it with grilled ribeye steak, roasted lamb, aged cheddar cheese, or dark chocolate for an unforgettable experience.
Winery
Joseph Phelps Vineyards 是一家位於納帕谷中心的家族經營酒莊。成立於 1973 年，該酒莊以其對品質和創新的承諾而聞名，生產出一些加州最受讚譽的葡萄酒。酒莊的葡萄園經過精心管理，以確保最高品質的葡萄，然後通過傳統和現代釀酒技術的結合，釀造出卓越的葡萄酒。
Joseph Phelps Vineyards is a family-owned and operated wine estate located in the heart of Napa Valley. Founded in 1973, the winery is renowned for its commitment to quality and innovation, producing some of the most acclaimed wines in California. The estate's vineyards are meticulously managed to ensure the highest quality fruit, which is then crafted into exceptional wines through a combination of traditional and modern winemaking techniques.
