Joseph Phelps Insignia 2012
750 ml Cabernet Sauvignon 75%, Petit Verdot 10%, Merlot 10%, Malbec 3%, Cabernet Franc 2% Napa Valley, United States 2012
Joseph Phelps Insignia 2012 is a dry, very full-bodied red from Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot, Merlot (Napa Valley, United States), in the full, structured reds style. Tannins are very firm and acidity fresh; oak influence is noticeable. Good with steak, lamb, venison, cheese board. Cheapest offer £275.00 at Hedonism Wines.
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Taste profile
inferred · confidence 0.5
sweetness
1 / 5
dry
Cabernet Sauvignon + Petit Verdot prior
body
5 / 5
very full
Cabernet Sauvignon + Petit Verdot prior
tannin
5 / 5
very firm
Cabernet Sauvignon + Petit Verdot prior
acidity
4 / 5
fresh
Cabernet Sauvignon + Petit Verdot prior
oak
4 / 5
noticeable
Cabernet Sauvignon + Petit Verdot prior · merchant: new oak
Estimates by WineGenie, not the merchant's or a critic's words. Built from the grape's typical profile, the appellation, terms in the name and the merchant's description. How this works.
Facts
Style
Full, structured reds
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Colour
Red
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Origin
Napa Valley · Napa Valley · United States
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Grapes
Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot, Merlot, Malbec, Cabernet Franc
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ABV
not stated by merchant
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Farming
not stated
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Vegan
not stated
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Critic score
none
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Drinking window
not stated
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Decant
not stated
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Food
inferred from grape and style
Occasions
dinner party · steak night · gift · special occasion
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About Cabernet Sauvignon
Typical aromas: blackcurrant, black cherry, cedar, mint, green bell pepper when unripe. Serve at 16–18 °C. Grape page.
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Merchant's description
Insignia is the flagship wine from the legendary Joseph Phelps Vineyards winery in California. The 2012 is a wonderfully voluptuous red, composed of composed of 75% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Petit Verdot, 10% Merlot, 3% Malbec and 2% Cabernet Franc, all aged 24 months in 100% new French oak. Showcasing beautiful blackberry and cassis character with complex notes of incense, camphor and pencil shavings.
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