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Joseph Phelps Vineyards　

Joseph Phelps, who spent his early years as a working member of a farm family, founded the winery and vineyards which bears his name in 1972. This carefully brought up vineyard, situated in Spring Valley near St. Helena, is surrounded by undulating cattle farms, oak forests and abundant nature. Long known for his innovative spirit and passion for quality, Joseph Phelps pioneered a number of “firsts” in the early years of the winery. The 1974 Insignia, released in the spring of 1978, was the first Bordeaux-style blend produced in California under a proprietary label. Varietals produced at Phelps include Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon, Backus Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon and the Insignia which due to its smooth mellowness and deep flavors, is recognised as one of the top icon wines from the Napa region.
Sauvignon Blanc Napa Valley
Sauvignon Blanc Napa Valley

The estate-grown Sauvignon Blanc and Semillon grapes used for this wine are from the Joseph Phelps Spring Valley vineyard near St. Helena. They are fermented on the lees for 9 months in French oak then blended and bottled in the following spring. This wine has aromatic characteristics ranging from floral and mineral notes to citrus and green melon. The expressive palate is clean and balanced with excellent richness and length.

■　Grape Varieties
90% Sauvignon Blanc, 10% Semillon

※Cepage varies slightly according to vintage
 
   
Innisfree Cabernet Sauvignon
Innisfree Cabernet Sauvignon

Estate and independently grown Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot grapes were used to make this Cabernet Sauvignon. Aged for 10 months in French and American oak, this forward and approachable wine boasts aromas and flavors of mulled spices, red fruit, coffee and cedar. This deep ruby red wine is medium bodied with fine gripping tannins and nice acidity. It has a long, concentrated finish that lingers on the palate.

■　Grape varieties
90% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Merlot

※Cepage varies slightly according to vintage
 
   
Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley
Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley

This Cabernet Sauvignon that has been produced since 1970, has received high appraisal for being the second coming of Insignia. Aged in a combination of new French and American oak barrels (40%) and 2 to 4 year old French and American oak (60%) before being blended and bottled, this wine is crimson and dark plum color in the glass. Dark and concentrated, it is smooth-textured, supple and harmonious, with subtle layers of currant, spice, herb, anise and light cedary oak, ending with a graceful mix of ripe fruit and fine-grained tannins. It is round and silky with a pleasingly long finish.

■　Grape Varieties
85% Cabernet Sauvignon, 11% Merlot, 6% Petit Verdot, 1% Cabernet Franc

※Cepage varies slightly according to vintage
 
   
Insignia
Insignia

The grapes are mainly Cabernet Sauvignon grapes from Stag’s Leap and Rutherford, fermented in stainless steel and after, aged in 100% new French oak barrels for 22 months. This ruby-red wine shows an extraordinary combination of polish, fruity depth and wonderfully rich oak. It is luscious and smooth on entry, then dense and juicy in the middle with intense dark berry and dark chocolate flavors saturating the entire palate with a sweet finishing flavor of dark chocolate.

■　Grape Varieties
84% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Petit Verdot, 3% Merlot, 3% Malbec

※Cepage varies slightly according to vintage
 
   
 

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