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About This Wine
In the late 1960s, Joe Phelps was running a large construction company.
He won the bid to build Souverain Winery, located a few miles outside of the town of St. Helena in the Napa Valley. Enamored with the beautiful surroundings and contemplating a career change, he bought the 600-acre Connolly cattle ranch in nearby Spring Valley, and began planting vineyards.
The winery was completed in 1974. That same year, grapes were crushed at the new facility and the first bottling of Insignia was produced. It was a period of unparalleled activity, creativity, ingenuity and risk-taking, and it put Joseph Phelps Vineyards on the map of top Napa Valley wine producers.
Nearly four decades later, Insignia is recognized as one of the world’s great wines. Twenty-nine of 34 vintages have been rated 90 or more points by various wine publications, and the 2008 vintage received one of the highest ratings ever from our tasting panel: 97 points.
About Bordeaux Blend
A Bordeaux Blend is a blended red wine with six varities: Cabernet, Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot, Malbec and Carmenere.
More About Bordeaux BlendTasting Notes
Download/Print- Grape Composition:89% Cabernet Sauvignon, 7% Petit Verdot and 4% Merlot
- Grape Source:Estate Vineyards in Napa Valley, California
- Aromas & Flavors:Roasted Coffee, Mocha, Black Fruits and Minerals
- Aging Vessels:New French Oak Barrels for 24 Months
- When to Drink:Now Through 2020
- Food Pairing Suggestionbeef Wellington, or chateaubriand.
Expert Ratings
The 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon Insignia is a towering, statuesque wine bursting with blackberry jam, tar, spices, leather and licorice. It shows fabulous depth and richness backed up by serious, imposing tannins that suggest it has a long life. Ideally, the 2008 should be purchased by those who can be patient; it is not a wine for those seeking immediate gratification. The blend is 89% Cabernet Sauvignon, 7% Petit Verdot and 4% Malbec. Anticipated maturity: 2018-2038.
Recipes.
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Tuscan Style Roasted Game Hens If you're looking for a change from turkey or ham this holiday season, try this easy-to-prepare dish that matches well with both white and red wines. It serves 6... Get The Recipe
Beef Roast With Winter Fruit This recipe is ideal for the chilly evenings of winter, and matches beautifully with Cabernet Sauvignon or red Bordeaux. It makes 12 servings. Get The Recipe
Lemony Lamb Chops Here's a versatile dish that matches well with red Bordeaux or Merlot, yet also can be enjoyed with white wines because of its lemon-flavored sauce. It makes 4 servings... Get The Recipe
Pan Fried Lamb Chops This recipe, which makes 4 servings, features flavors that can be enjoyed with virtually any red wine. Turn it into a complete meal with a side dish jasmine rice. Get The Recipe
Tomato Pesto Pasta A wonderful match with Cabernet Sauvignon, this recipe helps bring out the fruitful quality of the wine. It also matches nicely with other red wines, and serves 4. Get The Recipe -
Barbecued Short Ribs With Asian Marinade This recipe, which serves 6, makes an anything-but-typical companion to red wine blends that are based on the varieties of Bordeaux. If you can't find certain ingredients at your supermarket, track down a Korean market... Get The Recipe
Smoked Salmon Penne Pasta In a world of "anything goes" food-and-wine pairing, we're always on the lookout for recipes that match well with either white or red wines. This is one such recipe, and it makes two servings... Get The Recipe
Maytag Bleu T Bone Steaks We decided to tap the "Born to Grill" cookbook for this amazingly flavorful recipe for the summer. It serves 4. Get The Recipe
