Tony/Wynne's home. They treat Insignia. pau, vicky, lim, sherry, me, mmc 2005/11/19

Year	Wine	Price	Rating
2001	Castello della Paneretta Terrine, Tuscany 50% Sangiovese and 50% Canaialo which I haven't heard of. Black truffle, tea, chocolate, mineral, silky full body, a very mild hint of raspberry and almond, med to long finish, WS 94. - so - ws	28.99	****
2001	Chateau Figeac, St. Emilion coffee, licorise, blackcurrant, baked cake, very strong aroma, integrated, a hint of rosemary, long finish, a little bit of meat and pepper. Very focus on the earth side. - so - ws	65	****½
2001	Chateau Calon Segur, St. Estephe minty, berry, corky, dusty, tea leaves. This is an off bottle. - so - ws	36	***
1999	St. Francis Nuns Caynon Reserve Merlot, Sonoma County berry, herbs, smooth, too focus on herbs, fruit is minimal, too old? dry and bitter. - so - ws	40	**½
2001	Lancaster Estate Red, Alexander Valley berry, anise, tar, licorise, pleasant but no excitement. a hint of earth. Club price is 23.99. Retail is $40, which will be too overpriced. - so - ws	23.99	***
2002	Joseph Phelps Insignia, Napa Valley 78% Cabernet Sauvignon, 14% Merlot, 7% Petit Verdot, 1% Malbec. Plum, sugar cane, very dark in tone, truffles, high alcohol, throat-coating, toasty oak, licorice, astringent, very powerful long finish. A bit of coffee and earth devloped. - so - ws	105	*****