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Grapes for Humanity 6th Annual Charity Fine Wine Auction

April 16 - 22, 2026

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LOT 480

Lot 480

JOSEPH PHELPS INSIGNIA 2014 (1) WA 95
JOSEPH PHELPS INSIGNIA 2019 (1) WA 96

JOSEPH PHELPS INSIGNIA 2014 (1) WA 95 JOSEPH PHELPS INSIGNIA 2019 (1) WA 96
Lot 480 Details
JOSEPH PHELPS INSIGNIA 2014 (1)

Napa Valley, California.

Roughly 10 years after the vintage, the 2014 Insignia continues to drink well. Cedary cigar box aromas join ripe cherries on the nose, while the medium to full-bodied palate is plush, open-knit, soft and accessible, with ample length on the finish. Ready to drink now and for the next decade, the blend this vintage is 87% Cabernet Sauvignon, 9% Petit Verdot, 2% Cabernet Franc and 2% Malbec. February 2025 Drink to 2035 WA 95

JOSEPH PHELPS INSIGNIA 2019 (1)

Napa Valley, California.

More elegant and refined than the Napa Cab, the 2019 Insignia features restrained cedar and vanilla notes (despite spending two years in 100% new French oak) and delicate herbal shadings accenting cassis and black cherry fruit. Full-bodied, velvety and somewhat open-knit on the palate, it turns plush and long on the finish, adding a touch of warmth. Production this year is approximately 17,000 cases, reflecting the increased volume coming from recently replanted vineyards. It's remarkable what a good job they continue to do with this bottling year after year, without compromising on quality. May 2023 Drink to 2040 WA 96

2 bts.    per lot $800 - $1,000

Realised: $800

CONDITION DETAILS

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  • 5 Stars: Excellent - No discernable damage, flaws or imperfections
  • 4 Stars: Very Good - Minor flaws or imperfections visible only under close inspection using specialised instruments or black light
  • 3 Stars: Good - Minor flaws visible upon inspection under standard lighting
  • 2 Stars: Fair - Exhibits flaws or damage that may draw the eye under standard lighting
  • 1 Star: Poor - Flaws or damage immediately apparent under standard lighting (examples: missing components, rips, broken glass, damaged surfaces, etc.)

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