"An inky/plum/purple color is accompanied by a stunning bouquet of violets, charcoal, creme de cassis and a hint of toast. Prodigious when it hits the palate with a full-bodied expansiveness, there is not a hard edge to be found in the 1997, only velvety tannins, compelling depth and fruit intensity, and stunning purity. It is a perfect expression of Napa viticulture..."(100pts RP)

Vintage 1997, Joseph Phelps Vineyards, Insignia, 5 into neck, 1lscl (5 750 ml)