The 2018 Insignia opens with beautifully perfumed floral, dark fruit, anise, and cigar box aromatics. A wine of depth, elegance, and finesse, the palate is fresh and focused with a creamy texture and layers of blackberry, mocha, and black cherry. The seamless tannin structure and balance culminate in an uplifting, lengthy finish.
This is richly layered, with cassis, crushed plum, and blackberry puree flavors moving through slowly but steadily, while warm earth, ganache, and black licorice notes follow along. Picks up a tarry edge on the finish as the fruit takes an encore. For fans of the muscular, fruit-driven style. Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot, Malbec and Cabernet Franc. Best from 2022 through 2036.
