Joseph Phelps Vineyards

12 Bottle Case. Notes of sandalwood, wild blackberry and spices. Full-bodied with great structure and depth on the palate.

90-93 PTS ROBERT PARKER. The '11 Insignia offer deep ruby to purple color; sweet aromas of black currants, tobacco and licorice; full bodied, and suprisingly intense in the finish.

90-93 PTS ROBERT PARKER. The '11 Insignia offers deep ruby to purple color; sweet aromas of black currants, tobacco and licorice; full bodied, and suprisingly intense in the finish.

91 PTS JAMES SUCKLING. The '11 Joseph Phelps Cabernet offers aromas of terracotta, clay, red earth, cocoa and berry; full bodied, round velvety tannins and a juicy finish; really well done.

91 PTS JAMES SUCKLING. The '11 Joseph Phelps Cabernet offers aromas of terracotta, clay, red earth, cocoa and berry; full bodied, round velvety tannins and a juicy finish; really well done.

94 PTS WINE SPECTATOR. The '10 Insignia is firm, dense, deeply concentrated; a powerful thrust of flavors, with mocha & espresso laced blackberry, black licorice, cedar notes; long, pure, driven.

94 PTS WINE ADVOCATE. The '10 Phelps Cabernet is beautiful. Scents of pain grille, mocha, black currants, spices & plums emerge from this deep, esonant wine; stunning textural depth & richness.

93-96 PTS WINE ADVOCATE. The '09 Phelps Insignia is a big, generous wine; covers the palate with dark red fruit; beautifully expressive; well balanced; explosive finish with floral, spicy notes.

90 PTS WINE ADVOCATE. The '08 Phelps Cab is an impressive version. Revealing full-bodied richness & lots of depth, it is one of the finest Cabs Phelps has made in many years.

95-97 PTS WINE ADVOCATE. The '08 Joseph Phelps Insignia is showing lots of cassis, blueberry, graphite and floral notes; good acidity, stunning concentration, and long finish.

91 PTS WINE SPECTATOR. The '07 Phelps Cab is firm, intense, concentrated and well structured, with tight dried currant, cedar, dried herb and sage flavors; full bodied.

97-100 PTS ROBERT PARKER, JR. The '07 Insignia possesses a massive, opulent mouthfeel, serious tannins, & no hard edges. This stunning effort should hit its peak in 5-8 years, and last 40 years.

A beautiful Pinot Noir with notes of sandalwood, wild blackberry and indian spices. Full-bodied with great structure and depth on the palate.

90 PTS WINE & SPIRITS. The Joseph Phelps Cabernet has generous black currant and blackberry flavors; lush and easy to enjoy on release; gentle tannins ready to meld with rare prime rib.

94 PTS WINE SPECTATOR. The '06 Insignia is full bodied, firm & structured, tight & focused, offering glimpses of what lies ahead with its complex mix of flavors & tightly wound tannins. Needs time.

95 PTS ROBERT PARKER, JR. The '05 Joseph Phelps Insignia is rich, dense, pure, with chocolatey cassis notes intermixed with hints of subtle wood, roasted herbs, and spice; ripe, rich, full-bodied.

90 PTS Robert Parker Jr. Loads of up-front fruit, soft tannins, and plenty of alcohol. Low acidity and ripe tannins.

94 PTS WINE SPECTATOR. The '04 Joseph Phelps Insignia Napa Valley is tight and complex with a deep, potent core of ripe currant, herb, sage & dusty berry fruit, shaded by light toasty, cedary oak.

90 PTS WINE SPECTATOR. The '05 Joseph Phelps Cabernet is smooth-textured, supple and harmonious, with subtle layers of currant, spice, herb, anise and light cedary oak.

96 PTS, CELLAR SELECTION, WINE ENTHUSIAST. The '03 Joseph Phelps Insignia is ultrarich and smooth, with a mouthfeel that's pure velvet; has huge blackberry, dark unsweetened chocolate and spicy plum.

#1 on WINE SPECTATOR'S 2005 TOP 100, 96 PTS. The '02 Joseph Phelps Insignia is a rich, polished, seductive style with layers of complexity; mouthcoating young wine, yet elegant and deftly balanced.

#12 TOP 100, 2004, 96 PTS, WINE ENTHUSIAST. The '01 Joseph Phelps Insignia is a triumph; this massive wine stuns with its superb balance; gorgeous right out of the bottle; should develop effortlessly.

90 PTS ROBERT PARKER, JR. The '04 Joseph Phelps Cabernet possesses loads of up-front fruit, soft tannins, and plenty of alcohol; low acidity and ripe tannin result in a plump style of Cabernet.

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89 PTS WINE SPECTATOR. The Phelps 01 Cabernet strikes a fine balance between chewy currant, anise, blackberry and cedar scents. It firms up at midpalate and finishes with a long, rich aftertaste.

#12 TOP 100, 2004, 96 PTS, WINE ENTHUSIAST. The '01 Joseph Phelps Insignia is a triumph; this massive wine stuns with its superb balance; gorgeous right out of the bottle; should develop effortlessly.

89 PTS WINE ENTHUSIAST. The '01 Joseph Phelps Cabernet is the sort of Cab you sip and immediately like; rich in currant and oak, with elaborate tannins; an extra dimension of pedigree due to balance.

90 PTS WINE SPECTATOR. The Joseph Phelps Insignia shows a nice balance of ripe, spicy currant, cedar, anise and tobacco flavors and supple texture; finishes with a long, complex aftertaste.

GOLD, BEST OF CLASS, 2003 ORANGE COUNTY FAIR WINE COMP. A perfect wine? Maybe? The superbly balanced '00 Joseph Phelps Insignia beats most top Cabernets, Meritage Reds and Bordeaux; ripe and long!

94 PTS WINE SPECTATOR. The '99 Insignia is an amazingly intense young blockbuster in need of cellaring; dark, rich and deeply concentrated with a firm tightly wound core of currant, black cherry.

93 PTS WINE SPECTATOR. The 1996 Joseph Phelps Insignia is ripe and polished, with deep complex currant, herb, blackberry, cherry, sage, tea and spice flavors. sharply focused with firm tannins.

88 PTS WILFRED WONG. Absolutely mature and nicely developed, the complex Joseph Phelps Eisele '77 Cabernet is a wine from one of the state's greatest vineyards; perfect with a sharp cheddar!

96 PTS WINE SPECTATOR. The 1994 Insignia is remarkably elegant and supple, with silky smooth texture and a wonderful array of ripe currant, plum, cedar, coffee, and vanilla flavors; full finish.

94 PTS WINE SPECTATOR. The '99 Insignia is an amazingly intense young blockbuster in need of cellaring; dark, rich and deeply concentrated with a firm tightly wound core of currant, black cherry.

93 PTS WINE SPECTATOR. The '98 Joseph Phelps Insignia is a dark, deliciously rich and complex youngster, brimming with layers of currant, blackberry, plum, mineral, spice, chocolate and cedar.

93 PTS WINE SPECTATOR. The '98 Joseph Phelps Insignia is a dark, deliciously rich and complex youngster, brimming with layers of currant, blackberry, plum, mineral, spice, chocolate and cedar.

99 PTS WILFRED WONG One of the greatest California reds ever made! The '97 Insignia exemplifies style, breed, and definition. This wine has no peers in the current marketplace; DOUBLE GOLD SF.

NEW RELEASE! Less than 100 cases for Bevmo! This wine is soft & elegant. Wonderful flavors of apples, pears and almonds. Buy early this wine will sell out before you know it. AWESOME!

GREAT VALUE! Pastiche, a musical literary or artistic composition made up of selections from different works, is a traditional blend of Rhone varietal with spicy, jammy aromas, plum and berry flavors.

#12 TOP 100, 2004, 96 PTS, WINE ENTHUSIAST. The '01 Joseph Phelps Insignia is a triumph; this massive wine stuns with its superb balance; gorgeous right out of the bottle; should develop effortlessly.

90 PTS WILFRED WONG. More than just another pretty face, the focused '01 Joseph Phelps Merlot basks with flavors of sweet, ripe fruit and enticing oak; drinks exceptionally well, now.

96 PTS WINE SPECTATOR! This wine has the potential to be the finest Insignia ever produced, with its incredibly deep, rich, complex flavors and impeccable balance & length. Distinctively elegant & co

95 PTS WILFRED WONG. An incredible effort, the stately and almost power-driven '00 Joseph Phelps Backus Cabernet explodes with excellent creme de cassis flavors; exceptional with Prime Rib of Beef.

A rich, saturated red wine, the Joseph Phelps Le Mistral is a tasty treat; layered and persistent on the palate; a good choice with smoked meat entrees.

The Joseph Phelps Sauvignon Blanc is at once crisp and rich; ripe citrus and fragrant herbs in the aromas; layered on the palate.

96 PTS WINE SPECTATOR. The 1997 Insignia is superrich and seductive, layers of currant,black cherry, chocolate and ginger turning smooth and polished, with a long, intricate aftertaste.

California. Aromatic floral and citrus notes with flavors of green apple and tangy Meyer lemons. 13.5% ABV

92 PTS WINE ENTHUSIAST. The '00 Joseph Phelps Cabernet Sauvignon is a dense, layered wine, marked by pure cassis flavors; picks up intensity in the middle palate; turns rich and compelling.

Flavors of bing cherry, licorice, blueberry and blackberry. Silky smooth with great depth and personality. Supple tannins and a lingering finish. 14.5% ABV