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: 60 minutes
- Taste: Cassis, Full-bodied, Sweet tannin, Decent acidity
- Food Matching: Grilled steak, Roast lamb, Mature cheeses, Dark chocolate desserts
- Grape Variety:
Cabernet Sauvignon
: 95%,
Petit Verdot
: 5%,
Tasting note
2019年的菲力普斯勳章展現了調和藝術的極致，其結構堅實，深度深邃。這款納帕谷的佳釀酒精含量為14.5%，開瓶醒酒一小時後飲用最佳，豐富的黑醋栗香氣此時得以完全展開。酒體飽滿，甜美的單寧與適中的酸度相得益彰，預示著這款酒雖然個性鮮明，但仍有更多層次待於未來逐漸展現。這個年份的酒是95%赤霞珠和5%小維多的混釀，反映了一個由涼爽天氣和劇烈熱浪標記的獨特生長季節。搭配烤牛排或烤羊肉等濃郁菜餚，享受這款卓越佳釀與美食的和諧交融。
The 2019 Joseph Phelps Vineyards Insignia is a testament to the art of blending, showcasing a bold structure and profound depth. This Napa Valley gem, with an alcohol content of 14.5%, is best enjoyed after decanting for an hour, allowing its rich cassis notes to unfold. The wine's full-bodied character is balanced by sweet tannins and a decent acidity, promising a wine with a monolithic personality that is yet to reveal its full range of complexities. With the potential to age gracefully over the next two decades, this vintage is a blend of 95% Cabernet Sauvignon and 5% Petit Verdot, reflecting the unique conditions of a growing season marked by cool weather and a dramatic heat spike. Pair this exquisite wine with robust dishes such as grilled steak or roast lamb, and indulge in the harmony of flavors.
