California

Rating

95

Release Price

NA

Drink Date

2013 - 2033

Reviewed by

Robert M. Parker, Jr.

Issue Date

30th Nov 2013

Source

1113, The Wine Advocate

A gorgeously intense bouquet of lead pencil shavings, spring flowers, black currants, blackberries, and subtle smoke and foresty aromas jumps from the glass of this full-bodied, rich, concentrated wine with soft tannins, a multidimensional mouthfeel, and a long, rich finish displaying well-integrated acidity, tannin, alcohol and wood. This beauty is one of the top Insignias produced over recent years. It should age easily for 20+ years. The stunning 2010 Insignia, which is now in bottle, was made from 84% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Petit Verdot and the rest Merlot and Malbec, 11,060 cases were produced, and it achieved 14.9% natural alcohol. All of the fruit came from estate vineyards.

2009 World's End "Little Sister" Merlot $40 It is so hard to find good Merlot in Napa at any price, but at $40, this was a nice standout. Black cherry, blackberry and an interesting green olive note. Sexy mouthfeel. Medium-full body, this is sourced from the southern part of Napa proper. A real surprise. 90-92pts http://wineberserkers.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=40141

Rating

93

Release Price

$45

Drink Date

2013 - 2028

Reviewed by

Robert M. Parker, Jr.

Issue Date

31st Oct 2013

Source

209, The Wine Advocate

The 2010 Cabernet Franc Against the Wind (75% Cabernet Franc, 20% Merlot and 5% Cabernet Sauvignon) offers a deep ruby/purple color, wonderful sweet black and blue fruit, camphor, asphalt and hints of flowers and toasty oak in the background, medium to full-bodied, intensely concentrated flavors, and 10-15 years of drinkability. This is the North American Napa Valley outpost of Jonathan Maltus, who has a splendid reputation for his high quality offerings from St.-Emilion. This is my first look at his Napa bottlings, all of which take famous rock and roll songs as their names. 

2013 World's End Chardonnay Rebel Rebel

A Chardonnay Dry White Table wine from
USA, Napa Valley, California, USA

         
       
Source Reviewer Rating Maturity Current (Release) Cost

eRobertParker.com #215
Oct 2014 Robert M. Parker, Jr. 89 Drink: 2014 - 2019 (45)
The Chablis-like 2013 Chardonnay Rebel Rebel possesses a crisp minerality as well as caramelized citrus and fresh, medium-bodied, honeysuckle and orange zest notes. Drink it over the next 4-5 years.