Wine prices
| Reference | Vintage / size | Price / bottle | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Producer priceRecommended retail price | 2023 / 750ml | $365.00≈ €325.50 · £272.50 | www.josephphelps.com ↗ |
| Lowest shop price | 2021 / — | ≈ $276.43Original CHF 227.00 | worldwebwines.ch ↗ |
2023 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties 88% Cabernet Sauvignon, 7% Petit Verdot, 5% Cabernet Franc
Region Napa Valley
Estate Grown Yes
Sites 36% Yountville (Oak Knoll AVA), 20% Banca Dorada (Rutherford AVA), 13% Las Rocas (Stags Leap AVA), 10% Barboza (Stags Leap AVA), 8% Backus (Oakville AVA), 7% Suscol (Napa Valley AVA), 6% Home Ranch (St. Helena AVA)
Oak Details 100% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak100%
Oak Types French oak
Production Details Aged for 20 months in 100% new French-oak barrels before bottling.
Tasting Notes Blackberry, ripe plum, blackcurrant, sweet tobacco, cigar box, floral notes, cocoa and graphite; full-bodied and structured, with vibrant acidity, firm yet supple tannins and a long, elegant finish.
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2022 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties 92% Cabernet Sauvignon, 4% Petit Verdot, 2% Cabernet Franc, 2% Malbec
Region Napa Valley
Sites 34% Banca Dorada (Rutherford AVA), 20% Yountville (Oak Knoll AVA), 19% Las Rocas (Stags Leap AVA), 11% Suscol (Napa Valley AVA), 8% Home Ranch (St. Helena AVA), 8% Barboza (Stags Leap AVA)
Oak Details 100% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak100%
Oak Types French oak
Production Details Aged for 24 months in 100% new French-oak barrels before bottling; barrels were from Darnajou, Dargaud Jaegle, Demptos, Marcel Cadet, Sylvain and Taransaud.
Tasting Notes Dark berry compote, allspice, cocoa, roasted espresso, herbes de Provence, cured tobacco leaf, cardamom and nutmeg; firm refined tannins and a warm, savory finish.
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2021 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties 93% Cabernet Sauvignon, 3% Petit Verdot, 2% Cabernet Franc, 2% Malbec
Region Napa Valley
Sites 28% Yountville (Oak Knoll AVA), 27% Banca Dorada (Rutherford AVA), 19% Las Rocas (Stags Leap AVA), 11% Home Ranch (St. Helena AVA), 9% Suscol (Napa Valley AVA), 6% Barboza (Stags Leap AVA)
Oak Details 100% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak100%
Oak Types French oak
Production Details Aged for 24 months in 100% new French-oak barrels before bottling.
Tasting Notes Black cherry, hibiscus, wild blackberry, fresh earth, Tahitian vanilla, redwood bark and baking spices; plush tannins, bright acidity and a long finish.
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2019 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties 93% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Petit Verdot, 2% Malbec
Region Napa Valley
Estate Grown Yes
Sites 32% Yountville (Oak Knoll District), 23% Banca Dorada (Rutherford), 14% Suscol (South Napa Valley), 14% Home Ranch (St. Helena), 12% Las Rocas (Stags Leap District), 3% Barboza (Stags Leap District), 2% El Venadito (Oak Knoll District)
Oak Details 100% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak100%
Oak Types French oak
Production Details Aged for 24 months in 100% new French oak from Taransaud, Dargaud Jaegle, Demptos, Marcel Cadet and Sylvain; 2019 was the first Insignia vintage to include El Venadito vineyard fruit.
Tasting Notes Red fruit, crème de cassis, leafy tobacco, dried rose petals, blackberry, raspberry, blackcurrant and dark chocolate; juicy, dense, energetic and long.
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2018 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties 87% Cabernet Sauvignon, 8% Petit Verdot, 3% Malbec, 2% Cabernet Franc
Region Napa Valley
Estate Grown Yes
Sites 30% Las Rocas Vineyard (Stags Leap District), 18% Suscol Vineyard (South Napa Valley), 18% Yountville Vineyard (Oak Knoll District), 14% Home Ranch Vineyard (St. Helena), 13% Banca Dorada Vineyard (Rutherford), 7% Barboza Vineyard (Stags Leap District)
Oak Details 100% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak100%
Oak Types French oak
Production Details Aged for 24 months in 100% new French oak from Taransaud, Dargaud Jaegle, Demptos, Marcel Cadet and Sylvain.
Tasting Notes Floral notes, dark fruit, anise, cigar box, blackberry, mocha and black cherry; fresh and focused, with creamy texture, seamless tannins and a long finish.
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2017 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties 94% Cabernet Sauvignon, 4% Malbec, 2% Cabernet Franc
Region Napa Valley
Estate Grown Yes
Sites 46% Las Rocas Vineyard (Stags Leap District), 22% Barboza Vineyard (Stags Leap District), 13% Suscol Vineyard (South Napa), 10% Yountville Vineyard (Oak Knoll District), 9% Home Ranch Vineyard (St. Helena)
Oak Details 100% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak100%
Oak Types French oak
Production Details Aged for 24 months in 100% new French oak from Taransaud, Dargaud Jaegle, Demptos, Marcel Cadet and Sylvain.
Tasting Notes Mocha, cedar, roasted espresso, blueberry, ripe plum, black cherry, blackberry preserve, spice box and vanilla; plush texture, seamless tannins and a lingering finish.
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2016 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties 84% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Petit Verdot, 3% Malbec, 3% Cabernet Franc
Region Napa Valley
Harvest Dates September 22–October 13, 2016
Estate Grown Yes
Sites 29% Las Rocas Vineyard (Stags Leap District), 23% Suscol Vineyard (South Napa), 20% Yountville Vineyard (Oak Knoll District), 18% Barboza Vineyard (Stags Leap District), 10% Home Ranch Vineyard (St. Helena)
Oak Details 100% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak100%
Oak Types French oak
Production Details Aged for 24 months in 100% new French oak from Taransaud, Dargaud Jaegle, Demptos, Marcel Cadet and Sylvain.
Tasting Notes Cocoa powder, graphite, earthy spices, ripe plum, blackberry, roasted coffee and dark cherry; supple creamy texture, bold tannins and a long, velvety finish.
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2015 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties 90% Cabernet Sauvignon, 7% Petit Verdot, 2% Cabernet Franc, 1% Malbec
Region Napa Valley
Harvest Dates September 8–October 5, 2015
Estate Grown Yes
Sites 21% Las Rocas Vineyard (Stags Leap District), 20% Home Ranch Vineyard (St. Helena), 19% Yountville Vineyard (Oak Knoll District), 15% Suscol Vineyard (South Napa Valley), 15% Barboza Vineyard (Stags Leap District), 10% Banca Dorada Vineyard (Rutherford)
Oak Details 100% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak100%
Oak Types French oak
Production Details Aged for 24 months in 100% new French oak from Taransaud, Dargaud Jaegle, Demptos, Marcel Cadet and Sylvain. Vineyard lots were kept separate during picking, sorting and fermentation.
Tasting Notes Dark fruit, cocoa powder, dried flowers, black plum, Madagascar vanilla and bergamot; velvety texture, creamy weight, supple tannins and a long finish.
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Shop prices
| Reference | Vintage / size | Price / bottle | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shop price | 2019 / 750ml | ≈ $276.44Original CHF 227.01 | vinpark.ch ↗ |
| Shop price | 2016 / 1500ml | ≈ $563.41Original CHF 462.67 | vinpark.ch ↗ |
| Shop price | 1984 / 750ml | ≈ $791.53Original CHF 650.00 | gerstl.ch ↗ |
| Shop price | 1985 / 750ml | ≈ $791.53Original CHF 650.00 | gerstl.ch ↗ |
| Shop price | 1986 / 1500ml | ≈ $1,522.18Original CHF 1,250.00 | gerstl.ch ↗ |
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