Joseph Phelps Insignia 1984
- Region: Napa Valley, California
- Country: United States
- Colour: Red
- Grape: Cabernet Sauvignon 60%, Merlot 30%, Cabernet Franc 10%
- Vineyards: Home Ranch (St. Helena) 10%, Backus (Oakville) 10%, Las Rocas (Stags Leap) 10%, grower fruit 70%, including the Stanton and Tench vineyards
- Ageing: 12 months in new French oak barrels
- Score: Robert Parker 94 points
- Size: 750ml
- Price inclusive of 9% GST: $770
Producer’s notes
The winery’s sheet records that the 1984 vintage was spoken of as possibly one of the best of the century, and that the wine drew strong interest before its release. It was aged for twelve months in new French oak barrels before bottling.
Summarised from the producer’s notes. Read the full notes at josephphelps.com