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Joseph Phelps, Pioneering California Wine Producer, Dies at 87
Joseph Phelps spent a lifetime building things, first as a contractor in Colorado and then as a vintner in Napa Valley beginning in the 1970s, converting a cattle ranch into what became Joseph Phelps Vineyards.
He and his winery would help pioneer a trademark Napa style of ripe, rich Cabernet Sauvignon accented by Merlot, Cabernet Franc and a generous use of oak. Phelps was in the midst of renovating the winery's visitors center in St.
Helena when he died Wednesday at age 87.
Phelps made his mark on the wine world with a Bordeaux-inspired blend he branded Insignia, a name he came up with one morning while shaving.
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Phelps’ winery excelled with many wines, from late-harvest dessert whites to Chardonnay, Cabernet and Merlot. He was also among the pioneers embracing Rhône-style reds in the 1970s.
"Joe was a businessman and a real vintner—all too rare these days," said Chuck Wagner of Caymus.
"Joe brought competition to Na