2011 Joseph Phelps Insignia Napa

(96 Points  --  Wine Enthusiast)

Impeccable elegance characterizes this vintage of the producer’s marquee Bordeaux-style blend, an expert finessing of 82% Cabernet Sauvignon, 11% Petit Verdot, 4% Malbec, 2% Merlot and 1% Cabernet Franc. Juicy in exotic black fruit, it stands tall, with silky, towering shoulders of herb, cardamom and clove that will coalesce beautifully over time. *Top 100 Cellar Selections of 2015, Best of 2015* (VB)   Review Date: 05/2015