The Joseph Phelps Insignia 2021 is a proprietary Bordeaux blend of 93% Cabernet Sauvignon, 3% Petit Verdot, 2% Cabernet Franc and 2% Malbec. The wine received exceptional ratings: 96 points from Wine Advocate (Joe Czerwinski), 98 points from both Jeb Dunnuck and James Suckling, with an overall critics score of 95/100. Insignia represents one of Napa Valley's first proprietary Bordeaux-style blends, created in 1974, and has consistently been one of California's most celebrated wines. The wine is aged in 100% new French oak, and approximately 16,000 cases are produced annually. The 2021 vintage benefits from ideal growing conditions that produced wines of exceptional concentration and balance. Critics have praised the 2021 Insignia for its power, elegance, and remarkable aging potential. The wine showcases classic Napa Valley richness with layers of dark fruit, cassis, cedar, tobacco, and baking spices. With its full-bodied structure and fine-grained tannins, this wine will continue to develop complexity for decades to come.