Phelps Insignia - 1984 (750ml) 2004 This second bottle showed absolutely

This second bottle showed absolutely no trace of oxidation

The bouquet is very elegant but this wine delivers power too with tight structure that immediately wraps around the palate

Lovely sweet cran/raspberry fruits

The first bottle was unfortunately corked

An amazing opaque blue/purple color is followed by scents of spring flowers

Phelps Insignia - 1984 (750ml) 2004 This second bottle showed absolutelyThe wine's strikingly dark ruby plum purple color belies its nearly 30 years of age. Abundant red and black currant fruit notes intermixed with notions of incense, truffles, underbrush and forest floor emerge from this full bodied, dense, rich Insignia. It still appears capable of further nuances and development, which is hard to believe given its age. An impressive underlying vibrancy and focus are found in this still young Napa red. This year