1995 Phelps Insignia

[newsguy]

had this on 11/22. meal was filet mignon w/ cabernet/blue cheese sauce plus cous cous (w/ sweet corn kernels and red pepper pieces).

'95 phelps insignia (13.5% alcohol). this bottling's blend is 90% cabernet sauvignon, 7 % merlot and 3% petite verdot. still deep ruby in color w/ slight lightening at the rim. poured and drank this immediately after opening bottle; no decanting. wonderful aromas quickly jumped from the glass of a classic maturing cab: cassis, plums and cedar, plus hints of olive and cigar box. wonderful, concentrated flavors of same and the wine seemingly expands on the palate. big fruit, decent acidity and a hint of very fine tannins that don't stop it from feeling silky in the mouth despite being a mouthfull, if you know what i mean. goes in strong, explodes on the midpalate and continues on the very long finish. 96 points, and i'm buying more.

note: just went back and read WWs original post and saw that he also gave this 96 points. our similar scores are coincidental -- but must mean that i'm learning well [img]http://www.wines.com/ubb2/wink.gif[/img]

[This message has been edited by newsguy (edited 12-01-2005).]