Joseph Phelps Vineyards Innisfree Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2002
Joseph Phelps Innisfree Cabernet 2002 was a special private label bottling available through a group of large independent US wine retailers. This wine was released a year ago, but with the press surrounding JPV Insignia 2002 (Wine Spectator's Wine of the Year 2005, 95 points), this wine deserves a review.
Insignia 2002 is 78% Cabernet, retails for $150, or 7.5 times the price of Innisfree. 90 points. Color: Deep ruby red, semi-opaque. Aromas: Sweet cherries, cassia/spice, light spicy oak, citrus rind and hints of gravel. The mouthfeel is medium-bodied with fine gripping tannins and nice acidity. Ripe cherries and spicy oak flavors mingle with dutched cocoa and hints of black olive. The finish is dusty/tannic, somewhat oaky, warm and tart. Closure: Real cork. Retail: $20. Value: Excellent. Food pairing: Ribeye steak with roasted vegetables. |
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Correction: Insignia received 96 Points in the Spectator It also was reviewed by Parker with 96 Points.
Posted by: brotherspeed | January 15, 2006 at 11:16 AM
My bad. Thank you! brotherspeed for the correction. Unfortunately, I did not get a taste of the Insignia.
Posted by: Jerry Hall | January 15, 2006 at 07:45 PM
In my opinion, Innisfree is the best cab value on the market
Posted by: Bill W | January 26, 2006 at 12:25 PM
I want to order a case of InnisFree and want it delievered to my home.
Thank you
Posted by: Senator Richard Polanco (ret.) | April 01, 2006 at 03:20 PM
I'm interested to buy Innisfree wine at least a box please send information regarding this and future buys
Posted by: Luis A Gonzalez Camacho | November 10, 2007 at 05:26 PM
I HAVE WONDERFUL MEMORIES OF THE 2000 INNESFREE....HOW DOES THE 2002 COMPARE? WHAT IS THE CASE PRICE DELIVERED TO CT.?(06019)
Posted by: robert e. hiler | February 24, 2008 at 02:46 PM