Over the years JOSEPH PHELPS VINEYARDS has become practically synonymous with'INSIGNIA'. A true visionary, Joe was one of the first American winemakers to see the merit in blending. He proved this when he debuted 'Insignia' in 1974. As California's first proprietary red Bordeaux-style blend, Insignia firmly positioned the winery as a premier Napa Valley producer. Joe chose the name Insignia to represent the finest lots available from each vintage and emphasize the importance of blending as a determinant of quality over varietal designation. Today Insignia is widely regarded as a qualitative benchmark for Californian winemaking that has earned Joseph Phelps its longstanding reputation for excellence. PAM SWANSTROM herself is a benchmark for charitable giving and has earned her own reputation for excellence at Frankie Lemmon HQ. A faithful volunteer, she gives just as generously with her time. This year is no different. Pam's pulled together SEVEN (7) MAGNUMS produced by Joseph Phelps, including a 5 YEAR VERTICAL OF 'INSIGNIA'. Her incredible contribution to our auction can be felt just as impressively behind the scenes. We couldn't do this without her! Thank you, Pam, for all that you do. And thank you, whoever you are, for bidding frequently and feverishly to win this lot! --- SEVEN (7) MAGNUMS FROM JOSEPH PHELPS VINEYARDS - BACKUS VINEYARD 1997 NAPA VALLEY 1997 'INSIGNIA' 1996 'INSIGNIA' 1997 - 100P 'INSIGNIA' 1998 'INSIGNIA' 1999 'INSIGNIA' 2000