2014 Joseph Phelps Vineyards Insignia, Napa Valley, USA (750ml) Alexander Valley you can see the grains

you can see the grains converted into the clear corn liquor this part of the country is famous for

as it complements the fruit component of the savory '15 Cabernet Sauvignon

An otherwise brooding character for this Cabernet gains complexity with succulent texture

toothsome thing because of the domain’s high elevations and because of Mont Brouilly’s blue granite

Castello Banfi's 2014 Brunello di Montalcino Poggio alle Mura clocks in at a higher intensity and textural threshold compared to the annata Brunello released in this same vintage

2014 Joseph Phelps Vineyards Insignia, Napa Valley, USA (750ml) Alexander Valley you can see the grainsTASTING NOTE: The blackberry, dark chocolate and walnut aromas are persuasive. Full body, a dense and fruity center palate and beautiful depth and intensity. The tannin texture is exceptional. Great wine. Drink in 2020 and onwards. James Suckling, 97 pts 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