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The
1991 growing season was one of the most intense, and exciting, in recent memory,
with torrential rains in March breaking a 5-year drought, an unusually cool
summer delaying the harvest a full month, and Indian summer conditions producing
a near-perfect grape crop. We believe the wine that has been fashioned from
these grapes comprises one of the great wines of the vintage, and possibly
the decade, and below are some comments from wine writers who appear to agree. |
The Baltimore Sun - Nov. 94: "This seductive wine could last
30 years and never have a bad day. . ." (Michael Dresser)
The Wine Advocate - Feb. 95: "92+. The restrained, spicy, herb, cassis and
vanilla-scented nose is followed by rich, intense, tannic lingering flavors
that coat the palate. (Robert M. Parker, Jr.)
The Wine Spectator - May 95: CELLAR SELECTION. Score: 90. "Dark, intense,
attractive black currant aromas and tight, dense, currant, mineral and tar
flavors."
Connoisseurs' Guide to California Wine - Apr 95: "The best Insignia seen
in some time . . ."
The Wine News - Apr. 94. "Score: 95. The best Insignia I have yet tasted.
Marvelous, concentrated, sweet, layered, well-mannered fruit. A heady finish
of vanilla and deep red fruit that lingers and lingers."
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