95
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Since
'04, 100% of the Bordeaux varietals used in the Insignia proprietary
blend have been from estate vineyards. The beautiful, dense ruby/purple-tinged
2005 Insignia (a 12,500-case blend of 92% Cabernet Sauvignon,
7% Petit Verdot, and 1% Merlot) possesses sweet aromas of black
cherries, cassis, chocolate, camphor, and a subtle hint of roasted
herbs. Medium to full-bodied and elegant, with a European style
imposed on the rich, velvety, California fruit, this cuvee will
benefit from several years of bottle age, and should easily keep
for three decades.
Drink: '11 - '37.
92
Wine Spectator
Smooth,
supple and complex, offering wonderful aromas and serving up a
range of herb- and mineral-laced currant, black cherry, blackberry,
sage and pebble notes. Ends with a clipped edge. Cabernet Sauvignon,
Petit Verdot and Merlot.
Best from '11 through '18.
