Joseph Phelps’ 2019 Insignia is decadently rich on the nose. Cobbler-esque notes of baked blackberries, blueberries, cinnamon and vanilla all waft from the glass. Fine-grained tannins compliment the velvety and lush mouthfeel, as the blue and black fruit notes from the nose carry through. The finish loses none of the decadence, as the wine fades to a long and lingering chocolate finish. This wine embraces its richness and goes all out.
Joseph Phelps, Napa Valley (California) 2019
By John McDermott