2002 Insignia

Wine Details
Place of Origin

United States

Napa

Color

Red

Grape/Blend

78% Cabernet Sauvignon, 14% Merlot, 7% Petit Verdot, 1% Malbec

Reviews & Tasting Notes

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Drinking Window

2018 - 2028

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According to winemaker Craig Williams, vintage 2002 featured thoroughly ripe cabernet.The fruit eventually got ripe in 2003, he added, but it was a struggle.If 2002 is riper, though, 2003 has a bit more acid grip and structure, he says."It was a more challenging year in which it was necessary to eliminate the greener, more herbal lots.Still, the 2002s may be the strongest of the 2001-2003 trio, even if the wines were closed early."Incidentally, Phelps will not offer any 2003 chardonnay, because Steve Wynn bought the entire lot for his new Las Vegas casino and resort.Over the past decade, Phelps has become a domain-based winery:almost 90% of the 2003 production is from owned fruit.

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Following the very even crop of 2001, which winemaker Craig Williams said was very large for merlot, the 2002 growing season turned very hot by the third week of September, and some vines never really recuperated. There are very low lows in 2002," added Williams. Some wines were green and hollow, with a flavor of jalapeno pepper. But there are also some profound wines at the high end, large-scaled and high in alcohol."