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LOT 400

Lot 400

JOSEPH PHELPS INSIGNIA PROPRIETARY RED WINE 2014 (6) WA 97+

JOSEPH PHELPS INSIGNIA PROPRIETARY RED WINE 2014 (6) WA 97+
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JOSEPH PHELPS INSIGNIA PROPRIETARY RED WINE 2014

Napa Valley.

Composed of 87% Cabernet Sauvignon, 9% Petit Verdot, 2% Malbec and 2% Cabernet Franc coming from six vineyards and reared for 24 months in 100% new French oak, the 2014 Insignia Proprietary Red Wine has a deep garnet-purple color and nose of crushed blackberries and fresh blackcurrants with touches of cigar box, sandalwood, dried lavender, beef drippings and mocha plus a waft of wild thyme. Medium to full-bodied and incredibly elegant and fine in the mouth, the lively fruit is well structured by grainy tannins and seamless acid, finishing long and earthy. 14,500 cases were made. October 2017 Drink: 2018-2035 WA 97+

6 bts.    per lot $1,200 - $1,400

Realised: $2,292
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

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