2002 Joseph Phelps "Insignia" Napa Valley Bordeaux Blend Dense and chewy on the

Dense and chewy on the palate the wine is not for the faint of heart with powerful streaks of black currant

with firm acidity giving shape and tension to the dark fruit and bitter chocolate flavors

an excellent venue with a terrific wine list as well as delicious

dried flowers and kirsch liqueur to go with big fruit

dense and juicy

2002 Joseph Phelps "Insignia" Napa Valley Bordeaux Blend Dense and chewy on theFull red ruby. Slightly roasted, high toned black raspberry nose show a slightly pruney ripeness (the VA here was a relatively elevated 0. 85). Creamy, plush and sweet, displaying excellent breadth and still considerable baby fat. This was quite flashy on release but now seems to be in an adolescent phase. Big, building tannins saturate the tongue and front teeth. Winemaker Hepworth described it as 'like a teenager, and without the suavity of tannins