Joseph Phelps Insignia is Napa Valley's original and iconic Bordeaux-style red blend, first released in 1974. This legendary wine has been declared by Robert Parker as "one of the world's finest Cabernet Sauvignon-dominated blends." The 2016 vintage is one of the greatest in the winery's nearly 50-year history, earning 99 points from Wine Advocate, 98 points from James Suckling, and 98 points from Wine Enthusiast.

The wine is composed of 84% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Petit Verdot, 3% Cabernet Franc, and 3% Malbec, sourced primarily from the Las Rocas Vineyard in Stags Leap District and other premium Napa Valley sites. Aged for 24 months in 100% new French oak barrels, this deep garnet-purple wine offers lavish layers of wild blueberries, blackberries, black currant cordial, dark chocolate, and licorice. The palate is powerful and dense with notes of blueberry, crème de cassis, red and purple flowers, sweet spice, graphite, pencil shavings, and cedar. The wine features fantastic elegance and depth with fine-grained tannins and a long, lingering finish.

While drinking beautifully young, this wine's sturdy structure and balance reveal exceptional aging potential of 20-25 years. Best served at 60°F. Insignia represents Joseph Phelps' enduring commitment to excellence and meticulous vineyard management, creating wines that epitomize Napa Valley's global stardom and winemaking heritage.