The 99's have hit the stores in PA at $89.
Waiting to release until late 02 would not have been good from a cash flow/time value of $ perspective.
Excess stock, initially anyway, seems to be more of the distributors problem than the wineries.
is it possible the insignia that the stores are selling are from being on the wineries "list" i.e. Isosceles?????
Don't know the answer as to why there was a change in the release date...sure it comes down to $$ though.
Backus is still on schedule for Sept. RMP calls it "unctuous", and WS says it will rival the Insignia. Solid barrel tasting notes. Sounds like they're setting themselves up for a high rating. Maybe higher than the I?
I don't know "unctuous" (Good $1 word 'eh DocT)
but I know it's delicious.
Better Red Than Not!
Backus is still on schedule for Sept. RMP calls it "unctuous", and WS says it will rival the Insignia. Solid barrel tasting notes. Sounds like they're setting themselves up for a high rating. Maybe higher than the I?
I don't know "unctuous" (Good $1 word 'eh DocT)
but I know it's delicious.
Better Red Than Not!
so I have read through all of these notes regarding release dates and pricing.... but has anyone tasted the wine yet, and what were their thoughts? Since 1991, Insignia would have to be my favorite, accessible, premium caberent/blend out of Napa Valley.
The local people I talk to at wine stores say that the distributors won't give out their 99's until they move more 98's. Don't know if it's true or not, that's just what I've been told. I ordered one of those $89 bottles from NJ and hope to taste it shortly after it arrives.
Chugcab - Search for "Insignia" and you'll find notes from myself, latour67, and Lakersguy among others. (Check the "...New Jersey" thread last month.
Better Red Than Not!
Better Red Than Not!
In the Sacramento Area, the Roseville Costco has 3 cases+ of the '99 at $86.99, they also have the '99 Lynch Bages at $31.99 if anyone in this area is interested.
I drank a magnum of the 99 tonight and thought it was excellent. Better then the 97 Paradigm and 97 Caymus. I'm glad I have a few more magnums.
Im not sure the comparison of the 97 Paradigm to the 99 Insignia is fair. Upon release, the Paradigm costs $45.00 dollars compared to the Insignia at $87.00. I would agree the Insignia is better but it costs much more.
I would rather have the 97 Paradigm.
I'm a big fan of Paradigm as well. Those were the three best wines I had last night, that is why I made the comparison.
I'd go with the Phelps over the Paradigm. We barrel tasted the '99 Insignia and even then it was a powerhouse. The '97 Paradigm was excellent, but not over the top, IMO.
Dr. T - the Washington '99s are outstanding. We've been privy to some special tastings and I think this will be one of the most heralded vintages yet, only to rival the noteworthy '94.
If you want to try some of the better, best, big WA '99 reds, come to Seattle Sept. 1. We are having several winemakers attend and share their wine. And then some.
I am a huge fan, as you may have gathered, and these wines, while limited in production, are attainable AND affordable (still). If you want to peruse their websites, go to ours at seattle.vinocellar.com (courtesy of Revlis) and link away.
Or better yet, join us.![[Razz]](tongue.gif)
Dr. T - the Washington '99s are outstanding. We've been privy to some special tastings and I think this will be one of the most heralded vintages yet, only to rival the noteworthy '94.
If you want to try some of the better, best, big WA '99 reds, come to Seattle Sept. 1. We are having several winemakers attend and share their wine. And then some.
I am a huge fan, as you may have gathered, and these wines, while limited in production, are attainable AND affordable (still). If you want to peruse their websites, go to ours at seattle.vinocellar.com (courtesy of Revlis) and link away.
Or better yet, join us.
I personally have a case of the 97 Paradigm and a case of the 99 Insignia. I love both of these wines. I wouldnt want to pick one over the other however; I believe the Insignia is the better wine but a totally different style than the Paradigm. The Paradigm is only getting better.
Has the 99 Paradigm been released? I would like to buy a case. I've had a couple bottles each of the 96 and 97 and they are some of my favourite California cabs in their price range.