2011 Joseph Phelps Insignia Red

2011 Joseph Phelps Insignia 

93-95pts (AG) The 2011 Insignia is showing beautifully today. The cool vintage has given the 2011 distinctly European leanings in both the flavors and structure. At the same time, there is tons of energy and pure vibrancy in the glass. It will be interesting to see where the 2011 goes once it is in bottle, but it is almost likely to require several years to fully come together. The 2011 is 82% Cabernet Sauvignon, 11% Petit Verdot, 4% Malbec, 2% Merlot and 1% Cabernet Franc.  Antonio Galloni Vinuous November 2013

 91-94 (ST) Good bright red-ruby.  Blackberry, cassis, licorice, bitter chocolate and coffee on the nose, along with a whiff of eucalyptus.  Nicely concentrated and fairly deep, with a medicinal cast to the black fruit and pepper flavors.  Can't match the 2010 for sweetness and ripeness, though.  Will this put on weight during its final months in the barrel?  Stephen Tanzer June 2013