1997 Joseph Phelps Red Blend Insignia 750ml

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    1997 Joseph Phelps Red Blend Insignia 750ml

    Located in New York

    $429.00

    SKU 16495 Categories ,
    WA100
    WS97
    WE95
    VM94

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    Color/Type
    Red
    Producer
    Joseph Phelps
    Style
    Varietal/Spirit
    Blend
    Country
    United States
    Pairings
    Vintage
    1997
    Region/Category
    California
    Subregion
    Napa Valley
    Size
    750ml
    JK        WS 97       BH        ST        WA 100       AG        JR        JG        VINOUS        IWC        RJ       
    Reviews & Scores
    Opens with aromas of black cherry and pencil lead, fruitcake and cookie dough; now it’s all one big melange wrapped a bit tight. The balance and immense depth of fruit shine, even in this unevolved state. Standard dark-plum and chocolate notes are rendered with uncommon subtlety here. The finish goes on and on. Needs four to six years, but will last and last. 
    WE95November 2000
    Full ruby. Supersweet aromas of blackberry, cassis, bitter chocolate, espresso and tobacco. Thick and seamless yet bright and sharply defined. Very long and spicy on the aftertaste, with excellent grip. Sweet tannins coat the teeth. Williams says the selection for Insignia is based on quality and concentration rather than on a particular flavor profile.
    VM94May 2000
    An inky/plum/purple color is accompanied by a stunning bouquet of violets, charcoal, creme de cassis and a hint of toast. Prodigious when it hits the palate with a full-bodied expansiveness, there is not a hard edge to be found in the 1997, only velvety tannins, compelling depth and fruit intensity, and stunning purity.
    WA100

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    Weight 4 lbs
    Dimensions 6 × 6 × 16 in
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    Rating WA

    100
    Rating WS

    97
    Rating VM

    94
    Best Score

    100

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