Phelps Insignia - 2004 (750ml) NV It often reminds me of

It often reminds me of Cheval Blanc

chocolate fudge

modern-styled Margaux that should age for 30-35 years

The wine possesses notes of smoke

Phelps Insignia - 2004 (750ml) NV It often reminds me ofThe 2004 Insignia (the first to be 100% from the estate vineyards) is a blend of 72% Cabernet Sauvignon, 14% Merlot, 12% Petit Verdot, and the rest Malbec. I had this wine several times in Napa, and it is a beauty. A flashy, exuberant style for Phelps, with dense ruby purple color, a gorgeous nose of creme de cassis, incense, licorice, smoke, and spice, the wine has supple tannins, a flamboyant, full bodied mouthfeel, and tremendous length. Despite