1982 Joseph Phelps, Insignia, Napa Valley Producer_Birgit EichingerJoseph Phelps established Insignia as Napa Valley's seminal proprietary Bordeaux style blend, with the intent of showcasing the finest expression of each vintage through deliberate blending. The 1982 bottling integrates fruit from Joseph Phelps' nascent estate vineyards and select growers across Napa, reflecting a diverse geological footprint. This "El Nino" vintage was characterized by abundant winter and spring rains, a large fruit set, and
prioritizing precise
meticulously selecting unadulterated
The 2018 Napa Valley growing season
In 2021—an excellent
The vineyard sits at an altitude of 280 meters on a complex geological mix of limestone scree
south-facing vineyard (named “A Raña”) of centenarian vines grown on granite soils
tempered by cool nights that kept acidity intact
where the estate founders
Genot is a great producer that we’ve worked with for 10+ vintages
Clos Saint-Jean's deep red clay and limestone soils give the Pinot Noir a natural density and grip that you don't find in lighter
offering a precise
resulting in a wine with supple tannins and a clean