Grapes for Climate Change Action 2022 Wine Auction

October 1219, 2022
Auction begins to close at 8:00 pm ET

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LOT 184

Lot 184

JOSEPH PHELPS INSIGNIA 2002 (3) WA 100

JOSEPH PHELPS INSIGNIA 2002 (3) WA 100
Lot 184 Details
JOSEPH PHELPS INSIGNIA 2002

Napa Valley.

The 2002 boasts an inky/purple color along with notes of graphite, violets, blackberries, creme de cassis and hints of charcoal and barbecue in addition to a full-bodied, multilayered mouthfeel that builds incrementally with great purity, staggering fruit concentration, and a long, velvety, 50+-second finish. This prodigious effort should continue to drink well for 20+ years. November 2013 Drink: 2013-2033 WA 100

3 bts.    per lot $1,300 - $1,500

Sold For: $1,815
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JOSEPH PHELPS INSIGNIA 2002 (3) WA 100
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