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Joseph Phelps Red 2007 . Insignia . 4nl. Bottle (7). ... (Total: 7 Btls. )
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Joseph Phelps Red 2007Insignia
4nl
Bottle (7)
Wines from the cellar of a Pennsylvania gentleman. All wines purchased on release or as futures and stored in a temperature and humidity-controlled cellar.
"Aged 24 months in new French oak, this infant 2007 exhibits an inky/purple color along with notes of graphite, spring flowers and smoky oak. This full-bodied, classic Insignia reveals fabulous depth, ripeness, texture, viscosity and richness. Still young and unformed, it should evolve for 25 or more years. Perhaps I should just go ahead and give this 2007 a three-digit score as it is a profoundly great Cabernet Sauvignon-based effort. The production was 13,500 cases of this 100% estate fruit blend of 88% Cabernet Sauvignon, 8% Merlot and 4% Petit Verdot. The alcohol came in at 14.5%. The growing season was nearly ideal, with early bud break, generous flowering, a bountiful crop size, and summer weather that was warm and dry with no significant heat spikes. According to the Phelps winemaking team, the cluster grape weights in 2007 came in 23-45% lower than average, which surprised everyone. However, the fruit quality was one of the finest they had ever seen. The result is one of the top Insignias yet produced." (99 pts. Robert Parker, Wine Advocate #1113, Nov. 2013)
"The 2007 Insignia (a blend of 88% Cabernet Sauvignon, 8% Merlot and 4% Petit Verdot) looks to be one of the greatest wines yet produced at this historic winery. Beautiful aromas of creme de cassis and flowers jump from the glass of this dense purple-colored effort. Sweet oak is present, but it is pushed to the background by the wine’s extravagant wealth of fruit and full-bodied power. This is finesse and flavor authority put into a classic Napa Valley Cabernet with a seamless integration of all its component parts." (98 pts. Robert Parker, Wine Advocate #192, Dec. 2010)
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Auction Info
Wine Showcase Auction #24161 (go to Auction Home page)
Auction Dates
November, 2023
9th
Thursday
Internet/Mail Bids: 5
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