2018 Joseph Phelps, Insignia, Napa Valley - Magnum

Joseph Phelps Insignia represents a foundational Napa Valley vision, meticulously composed from the finest estate vineyard lots across diverse appellations. The 2018 growing season, characterized by a cooler-than-average spring and a consistently mild summer, provided an extended period for the Cabernet Sauvignon-dominant blend to achieve complete physiological ripeness. This deliberate maturation, combined with precise winemaking including 24 months in 100% new French oak, underpins the wine's architectural reality. The resulting magnum delivers a full-bodied profile, defined by a framework of seamlessly integrated, ultra-fine tannins, notable mid-palate density, and a vibrant, balanced acidity built for considerable cellar evolution.