Lot 21
JOSEPH PHELPS INSIGNIA 2010 (1) WS 94 WA 95
SHAFER CABERNET SAUVIGNON HILLSIDE SELECT 2010 (1) WA 100 VM 99
SPOTTSWOODE CABERNET SAUVIGNON ESTATE 2010 (1) WA 100
Lot 21 Details
JOSEPH PHELPS INSIGNIA 2010 (1)
Napa Valley.
u. bn.
A gorgeously intense bouquet of lead pencil shavings, spring flowers, black currants, blackberries, and subtle smoke and foresty aromas jumps from the glass of this full-bodied, rich, concentrated wine with soft tannins, a multidimensional mouthfeel, and a long, rich finish displaying well-integrated acidity, tannin, alcohol and wood. This beauty is one of the top Insignias produced over recent years. It should age easily for 20+ years.November 2013 96+ Vinous WS 94 WA 95
SHAFER CABERNET SAUVIGNON HILLSIDE SELECT 2010 (1)
Stags Leap District, Napa Valley.
A remarkable wine, the 2010 Shafer Cabernet Sauvignon Hillside Select has gone from strength to strength since it was in cask. It is stunningly rich, with classic, fragrant notes of blackcurrants, blackberries, vanilla, graphite and spring flowers. It exhibits an opaque purple color, with a full-bodied, massive mouthfeel, but no heaviness, and again, a flawless integration of acidity, tannin, alcohol and wood. It’s classic California Cabernet, but beautifully put together, showing impeccable craftsmanship and fabulous potential. This is obviously a very young, infantile style of Cabernet that won’t hit its prime for at least another decade and last close to half a century, based on how older vintages that were less well-endowed have matured from Shafer. December 2014 Drink to 2064 WA 100 VM 99
SPOTTSWOODE CABERNET SAUVIGNON ESTATE 2010 (1)
Napa Valley.
u. bn.
Consistently perfect from barrel and bottle multiple times, the 2010 is one of the recent blockbuster efforts from Spottswoode. Superb aromatics of spring flowers, blue and black fruits, forest floor and a touch of toast, are followed by a wine of exceptional intensity, texture, purity and a full-bodied finish with velvety, but noticeable tannins. This is still extremely young, but also remarkably impressive even though it is only six years of age. Expect this to hit its prime in about 10 years and last for at least 40. August 2016 Drink to 2056 WA 100