Joseph Phelps Insignia Napa Valley Red Blend 2018 750ml

Insignia is the flagship of Joseph Phelps Vineyards in Napa Valley. First made in 1974, it was among the first proprietary Bordeaux-style blends made in California. Ashley Hepworth is the winemaker.

The 2018 is 87% Cabernet Sauvignon, 8% Petit Verdot, 3% Malbec and 2% Cabernet Franc, all estate fruit from six vineyards: Las Rocas, Barboza, Suscol, Yountville, Home Ranch and Banca Dorada, led by Stags Leap District. It spent 24 months in 100% new French oak from five coopers. 2018 was a cool, mild, late-ripening and exceptional vintage. It's 14.5% alcohol.

Expect floral, dark fruit, anise and cigar box aromas, then a fresh, focused palate with a creamy texture, blackberry, mocha and black cherry and a long finish.

Against Joseph Phelps Insignia 2016, the 2018 is younger with a longer road ahead; for cellaring into the late 2030s, choose the 2018.

It will keep improving for years. Decant it and serve it with prime rib.

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