{"product_id":"joseph-phelps-insignia-1995","title":"1995 Joseph Phelp","description":"\u003ch2\u003e1995 Joseph Phelps Insignia - Mature Napa Valley Cabernet Blend\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 1995 Joseph Phelps Insignia is a mature expression of one of Napa Valley's landmark proprietary red wines. First created in the 1970s, Insignia helped establish the prestige of Cabernet-based blends produced outside traditional Bordeaux classifications. The 1995 vintage combines impressive concentration with decades of bottle development, making it particularly compelling for collectors seeking mature Napa Valley Cabernet from an acclaimed era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlack cherry, cassis, blackberry, and plum lead the aromatic profile, joined by cedar, coffee, tobacco, and warm spice. With age, secondary notes of forest floor, smoke, licorice, and mocha add complexity. The palate remains rich and structured, with concentrated dark fruit, integrated tannins, and a long, savory finish that demonstrates the depth and longevity associated with top Napa Cabernet blends from the mid-1990s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWinemaking and Vineyard Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 1995 Insignia is composed of 90% Cabernet Sauvignon, 7% Merlot, and 3% Petit Verdot. Joseph Phelps aged the wine for 24 months in 100% new French oak barrels. The vintage followed a wet spring and cool early summer before warmer conditions arrived in August and continued through September and much of October. Smaller-than-normal berries contributed deep color and concentrated flavors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eInvestment and Collectibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInsignia holds an established place in the history of premium Napa Valley wine, and mature vintages with strong provenance have particular collector appeal. The 1995 combines critical acclaim, significant bottle age, and the reputation of one of California's best-known proprietary wines, making it a noteworthy addition to mature Napa collections.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eVintage Insights and Accolades\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 1995 has developed an impressive critical record, with later reviews recognizing the wine's continued richness, complexity, and longevity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eExplore Related Collections\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/angrywinemerchant.com\/collections\/napa-valley\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eNapa Valley Wines\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/angrywinemerchant.com\/collections\/cabernet-wines\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCabernet Wines\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/angrywinemerchant.com\/collections\/america\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eAmerican Wines\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/angrywinemerchant.com\/collections\/red-wines\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eRed Wines\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Joseph Phelps","offers":[{"title":"750 mL","offer_id":48940176965824,"sku":"FRGE-JPV-I95-750","price":250.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/4310\/4704\/files\/1995-joseph-phelps-insignia-napa-valley-bottle-front.jpg?v=1788282261","url":"https:\/\/angrywinemerchant.com\/products\/joseph-phelps-insignia-1995","provider":"Angry Wine Merchant","version":"1.0","type":"link"}