Phelps Insignia - 2007 (750ml) Chianti black currant and damp earth

black currant and damp earth characteristics

Their robust and richly perfumed bouquet imbues them with a character at once silky and rustic

with plenty of grip and power behind dark plum

and above all chocolate and dark berry confiture familiar from its stable mates

This is already very promising

Phelps Insignia - 2007 (750ml) Chianti black currant and damp earthThe 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon Insignia is a towering, statuesque wine bursting with blackberry jam, tar, spices, leather and licorice. It shows fabulous depth and richness backed up by serious, imposing tannins that suggest it has a long life. Ideally, the 2008 should be purchased by those who can be patient; it is not a wine for those seeking immediate gratification. The blend is 89% Cabernet Sauvignon, 7% Petit Verdot and 4% Malbec. Anticipated