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One of the most dominant competitors in the history of swimming, and the only Olympian ever to capture eight gold medals in a single Olympic games, Michael Phelps is truly #1. 13"H x 18"W

Capture the excitement of Michael Phelps' phenomenal dominance of the swimming competitions at the 2008 Olympic games! Glossy poster 18" x 24"

Capture the excitement of Michael Phelps, one of swimming's most dominant competitors in the history of the sport. 13"H x 18"W

Other Items & Sports Memorabilia. This high-quality Sports Ilustrated cover photo of Olympic superstar Michael Phelps has been framed and matted with two beautiful Beijing 2008 Olympics coins and descriptive plate. Also featured is a facsimile signature of the gold medalist. Collectibles of the Game.com is proud to offer this unique collectible which will look great displayed in any fan's home or office! Overall measurements are approx. 18 in. x 23 in.

Having stood on the gold medal podium a record 8 times during oneOlympic Games, Michael Phelps now stands alone as the the greatestOlympic champion in history. With exclusive interviews and commentary, Michael takes us on his personal journey to Olympic stardom.Includes all his races and special behind-the-scenes footage.

Phelps Cabernet Sauvignon displays deep color, dense, extractive flavors and finely balanced sugar to acid levels The finished wine is soft yet well-structured, with lush ripe flavors of cedar and cassis Smooth-textured, supple and harmonious, with subtle layers of currant, spice, herb, anise and light cedary oak, ending with a graceful mix of ripe fruit and fine-grained tannins Drink now through 2013 50,000 cases made JLGood deep ruby-red Claret-like aromas of blackberry, currant bud, bitter chocolate, licorice and graphite, plus a whiff of garrigue Juicy and laid-back, with firm, nicely integrated acids contributing to an impression of youthful austerity Strong dark berry and graphite character in the mouth Gains breadth on the back end, with the tannins substantial but nicely integrated This very lively wine should be held for a couple of yearsHere is a deep and yet relatively winsome young Cabernet that strikes a different stance than those in the brooding, muscle-bound crowd Rich and wide open with sweet fruit and oak to spare, it is an overt and hedonistic wine whose pleasures need no searching to find It has tannin enough for structure and it shows the right kind of grip at the finish, and its great virtues of plentiful fruit and fine balance are the prerequisites for a half-dozen years of further growth Layers of ripe cassis and blackberry fruit on this wines nose and palate are underscored by impressions of spice, clove and anise, with a lush, plummy fruit generosity supported by firm, well structured tannins Wine California Still Wine

Phelps Cabernet Sauvignon displays deep color, dense, extractive flavors and finely balanced sugar to acid levels The finished wine is soft yet well-structured, with lush ripe flavors of cedar and cassis Smooth-textured, supple and harmonious, with subtle layers of currant, spice, herb, anise and light cedary oak, ending with a graceful mix of ripe fruit and fine-grained tannins Drink now through 2013 50,000 cases made JLGood deep ruby-red Claret-like aromas of blackberry, currant bud, bitter chocolate, licorice and graphite, plus a whiff of garrigue Juicy and laid-back, with firm, nicely integrated acids contributing to an impression of youthful austerity Strong dark berry and graphite character in the mouth Gains breadth on the back end, with the tannins substantial but nicely integrated This very lively wine should be held for a couple of yearsHere is a deep and yet relatively winsome young Cabernet that strikes a different stance than those in the brooding, muscle-bound crowd Rich and wide open with sweet fruit and oak to spare, it is an overt and hedonistic wine whose pleasures need no searching to find It has tannin enough for structure and it shows the right kind of grip at the finish, and its great virtues of plentiful fruit and fine balance are the prerequisites for a half-dozen years of further growth Layers of ripe cassis and blackberry fruit on this wines nose and palate are underscored by impressions of spice, clove and anise, with a lush, plummy fruit generosity supported by firm, well structured tannins Wine California Still Wine

Phelps Cabernet Sauvignon displays deep color, dense, extractive flavors and finely balanced sugar to acid levels The finished wine is soft yet well-structured, with lush ripe flavors of cedar and cassis Smooth-textured, supple and harmonious, with subtle layers of currant, spice, herb, anise and light cedary oak, ending with a graceful mix of ripe fruit and fine-grained tannins Drink now through 2013 50,000 cases made JLGood deep ruby-red Claret-like aromas of blackberry, currant bud, bitter chocolate, licorice and graphite, plus a whiff of garrigue Juicy and laid-back, with firm, nicely integrated acids contributing to an impression of youthful austerity Strong dark berry and graphite character in the mouth Gains breadth on the back end, with the tannins substantial but nicely integrated This very lively wine should be held for a couple of yearsHere is a deep and yet relatively winsome young Cabernet that strikes a different stance than those in the brooding, muscle-bound crowd Rich and wide open with sweet fruit and oak to spare, it is an overt and hedonistic wine whose pleasures need no searching to find It has tannin enough for structure and it shows the right kind of grip at the finish, and its great virtues of plentiful fruit and fine balance are the prerequisites for a half-dozen years of further growth Layers of ripe cassis and blackberry fruit on this wines nose and palate are underscored by impressions of spice, clove and anise, with a lush, plummy fruit generosity supported by firm, well structured tannins Wine CALIFORNIA STILL WINE

Phelps Cabernet Sauvignon displays deep color, dense, extractive flavors and finely balanced sugar to acid levels The finished wine is soft yet well-structured, with lush ripe flavors of cedar and cassis Smooth-textured, supple and harmonious, with subtle layers of currant, spice, herb, anise and light cedary oak, ending with a graceful mix of ripe fruit and fine-grained tannins Drink now through 2013 50,000 cases made JLGood deep ruby-red Claret-like aromas of blackberry, currant bud, bitter chocolate, licorice and graphite, plus a whiff of garrigue Juicy and laid-back, with firm, nicely integrated acids contributing to an impression of youthful austerity Strong dark berry and graphite character in the mouth Gains breadth on the back end, with the tannins substantial but nicely integrated This very lively wine should be held for a couple of yearsHere is a deep and yet relatively winsome young Cabernet that strikes a different stance than those in the brooding, muscle-bound crowd Rich and wide open with sweet fruit and oak to spare, it is an overt and hedonistic wine whose pleasures need no searching to find It has tannin enough for structure and it shows the right kind of grip at the finish, and its great virtues of plentiful fruit and fine balance are the prerequisites for a half-dozen years of further growth Layers of ripe cassis and blackberry fruit on this wines nose and palate are underscored by impressions of spice, clove and anise, with a lush, plummy fruit generosity supported by firm, well structured tannins Wine CALIFORNIA STILL WINE

Phelps Cabernet Sauvignon displays deep color, dense, extractive flavors and finely balanced sugar to acid levels The finished wine is soft yet well-structured, with lush ripe flavors of cedar and cassis Smooth-textured, supple and harmonious, with subtle layers of currant, spice, herb, anise and light cedary oak, ending with a graceful mix of ripe fruit and fine-grained tannins Drink now through 2013 50,000 cases made JLGood deep ruby-red Claret-like aromas of blackberry, currant bud, bitter chocolate, licorice and graphite, plus a whiff of garrigue Juicy and laid-back, with firm, nicely integrated acids contributing to an impression of youthful austerity Strong dark berry and graphite character in the mouth Gains breadth on the back end, with the tannins substantial but nicely integrated This very lively wine should be held for a couple of yearsHere is a deep and yet relatively winsome young Cabernet that strikes a different stance than those in the brooding, muscle-bound crowd Rich and wide open with sweet fruit and oak to spare, it is an overt and hedonistic wine whose pleasures need no searching to find It has tannin enough for structure and it shows the right kind of grip at the finish, and its great virtues of plentiful fruit and fine balance are the prerequisites for a half-dozen years of further growth Layers of ripe cassis and blackberry fruit on this wines nose and palate are underscored by impressions of spice, clove and anise, with a lush, plummy fruit generosity supported by firm, well structured tannins Wine CALIFORNIA STILL WINE

Phelps Cabernet Sauvignon displays deep color, dense, extractive flavors and finely balanced sugar to acid levels The finished wine is soft yet well-structured, with lush ripe flavors of cedar and cassis Smooth-textured, supple and harmonious, with subtle layers of currant, spice, herb, anise and light cedary oak, ending with a graceful mix of ripe fruit and fine-grained tannins Drink now through 2013 50,000 cases made JLGood deep ruby-red Claret-like aromas of blackberry, currant bud, bitter chocolate, licorice and graphite, plus a whiff of garrigue Juicy and laid-back, with firm, nicely integrated acids contributing to an impression of youthful austerity Strong dark berry and graphite character in the mouth Gains breadth on the back end, with the tannins substantial but nicely integrated This very lively wine should be held for a couple of yearsHere is a deep and yet relatively winsome young Cabernet that strikes a different stance than those in the brooding, muscle-bound crowd Rich and wide open with sweet fruit and oak to spare, it is an overt and hedonistic wine whose pleasures need no searching to find It has tannin enough for structure and it shows the right kind of grip at the finish, and its great virtues of plentiful fruit and fine balance are the prerequisites for a half-dozen years of further growth Layers of ripe cassis and blackberry fruit on this wines nose and palate are underscored by impressions of spice, clove and anise, with a lush, plummy fruit generosity supported by firm, well structured tannins Wine CALIFORNIA STILL WINE

Phelps Cabernet Sauvignon displays deep color, dense, extractive flavors and finely balanced sugar to acid levels The finished wine is soft yet well-structured, with lush ripe flavors of cedar and cassis Smooth-textured, supple and harmonious, with subtle layers of currant, spice, herb, anise and light cedary oak, ending with a graceful mix of ripe fruit and fine-grained tannins Drink now through 2013 50,000 cases made JLGood deep ruby-red Claret-like aromas of blackberry, currant bud, bitter chocolate, licorice and graphite, plus a whiff of garrigue Juicy and laid-back, with firm, nicely integrated acids contributing to an impression of youthful austerity Strong dark berry and graphite character in the mouth Gains breadth on the back end, with the tannins substantial but nicely integrated This very lively wine should be held for a couple of yearsHere is a deep and yet relatively winsome young Cabernet that strikes a different stance than those in the brooding, muscle-bound crowd Rich and wide open with sweet fruit and oak to spare, it is an overt and hedonistic wine whose pleasures need no searching to find It has tannin enough for structure and it shows the right kind of grip at the finish, and its great virtues of plentiful fruit and fine balance are the prerequisites for a half-dozen years of further growth Layers of ripe cassis and blackberry fruit on this wines nose and palate are underscored by impressions of spice, clove and anise, with a lush, plummy fruit generosity supported by firm, well structured tannins Wine California Still Wine

With the release of the 1974 Insignia in the spring of 1978, Joseph Phelps Vineyards became the first California winery to produce a blend of the traditional Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot grape varieties of Bordeaux under a proprietary label Considered innovative at the time, the Insignia name was selected to represent the finest available production in each vintage year, and became the first proprietary wine of California to place blending above either varietal or vineyard designation as a determinant of quality It would not be followed until a decade later by the second such wine, Opus One, and Insignia has remained the benchmark of this category for over a quarter centuryInsignia is an opulent wine of concentration, complexity and structure, with a superb balance of finely tuned acidity and dense, velvety tannins Cassis, liquorice and spice are abundant on the palate, with notes of eucalyptus and earth The finish is sweet, elegant and extended A rich, polished, seductive style with layersof complexity built around a dense, concentrated mix of currant, blackberry,plum and exotic mocha- and cedarscentedoak This mouthcoating youngwine is powerful, yet elegant and deftlybalanced, finishing with a long, succulentaftertas te Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot and Malbec Bestfrom 2008 through 2014 -JLThe 2002 Insignia is a blend of 78% Cabernet Sauvignon, 14% Merlot, 7% Petit Verdot, and 1% Malbec This wine has put on considerable weight since last year An exotic nose of spice box, soy, creme de cassis, chocolate, espresso, and various spices is followed by extravagant fruit on the attack, a voluptuous, medium to full-bodied palate, and a long, ripe, concentrated finish with the tannins well-concealed behind significant glycerin and concentration This beauty is more extroverted than the 2001 Anticipated maturity: 2007-2023The 2002 Insignia is a blend of 78% Cabernet Sauvignon, 14% Merlot, 7% Petit Verdot, and 1% Malbec This wine has put on considerable weight since last year An exotic nose of spice box, soy, creme de cassis, chocolate, espresso, and various spices is followed by extravagant fruit on the attack, a voluptuous, medium to full-bodied palate, and a long, ripe, concentrated finish with the tannins well-concealed behind significant glycerin and concentration This beauty is more extroverted than the 2001 Anticipated maturity: 2007-2023 Wine CALIFORNIA STILL WINE

With the release of the 1974 Insignia in the spring of 1978, Joseph Phelps Vineyards became the first California winery to produce a blend of the traditional Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot grape varieties of Bordeaux under a proprietary label Considered innovative at the time, the Insignia name was selected to represent the finest available production in each vintage year, and became the first proprietary wine of California to place blending above either varietal or vineyard designation as a determinant of quality It would not be followed until a decade later by the second such wine, Opus One, and Insignia has remained the benchmark of this category for over a quarter centuryInsignia is an opulent wine of concentration, complexity and structure, with a superb balance of finely tuned acidity and dense, velvety tannins Cassis, liquorice and spice are abundant on the palate, with notes of eucalyptus and earth The finish is sweet, elegant and extended A rich, polished, seductive style with layersof complexity built around a dense, concentrated mix of currant, blackberry,plum and exotic mocha- and cedarscentedoak This mouthcoating youngwine is powerful, yet elegant and deftlybalanced, finishing with a long, succulentaftertas te Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot and Malbec Bestfrom 2008 through 2014 -JLThe 2002 Insignia is a blend of 78% Cabernet Sauvignon, 14% Merlot, 7% Petit Verdot, and 1% Malbec This wine has put on considerable weight since last year An exotic nose of spice box, soy, creme de cassis, chocolate, espresso, and various spices is followed by extravagant fruit on the attack, a voluptuous, medium to full-bodied palate, and a long, ripe, concentrated finish with the tannins well-concealed behind significant glycerin and concentration This beauty is more extroverted than the 2001 Anticipated maturity: 2007-2023The 2002 Insignia is a blend of 78% Cabernet Sauvignon, 14% Merlot, 7% Petit Verdot, and 1% Malbec This wine has put on considerable weight since last year An exotic nose of spice box, soy, creme de cassis, chocolate, espresso, and various spices is followed by extravagant fruit on the attack, a voluptuous, medium to full-bodied palate, and a long, ripe, concentrated finish with the tannins well-concealed behind significant glycerin and concentration This beauty is more extroverted than the 2001 Anticipated maturity: 2007-2023 Wine CALIFORNIA STILL WINE

Phelps Cabernet Sauvignon displays deep color, dense, extractive flavors and finely balanced sugar to acid levels The finished wine is soft yet well-structured, with lush ripe flavors of cedar and cassis Smooth-textured, supple and harmonious, with subtle layers of currant, spice, herb, anise and light cedary oak, ending with a graceful mix of ripe fruit and fine-grained tannins Drink now through 2013 50,000 cases made JLGood deep ruby-red Claret-like aromas of blackberry, currant bud, bitter chocolate, licorice and graphite, plus a whiff of garrigue Juicy and laid-back, with firm, nicely integrated acids contributing to an impression of youthful austerity Strong dark berry and graphite character in the mouth Gains breadth on the back end, with the tannins substantial but nicely integrated This very lively wine should be held for a couple of yearsHere is a deep and yet relatively winsome young Cabernet that strikes a different stance than those in the brooding, muscle-bound crowd Rich and wide open with sweet fruit and oak to spare, it is an overt and hedonistic wine whose pleasures need no searching to find It has tannin enough for structure and it shows the right kind of grip at the finish, and its great virtues of plentiful fruit and fine balance are the prerequisites for a half-dozen years of further growth Layers of ripe cassis and blackberry fruit on this wines nose and palate are underscored by impressions of spice, clove and anise, with a lush, plummy fruit generosity supported by firm, well structured tannins Wine California Still Wine

With the release of the 1974 Insignia in the spring of 1978, Joseph Phelps Vineyards became the first California winery to produce a blend of the traditional Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot grape varieties of Bordeaux under a proprietary label Considered innovative at the time, the Insignia name was selected to represent the finest available production in each vintage year, and became the first proprietary wine of California to place blending above either varietal or vineyard designation as a determinant of quality It would not be followed until a decade later by the second such wine, Opus One, and Insignia has remained the benchmark of this category for over a quarter centuryInsignia is an opulent wine of concentration, complexity and structure, with a superb balance of finely tuned acidity and dense, velvety tannins Cassis, liquorice and spice are abundant on the palate, with notes of eucalyptus and earth The finish is sweet, elegant and extended The flagship wine, the 2001 Insignia Proprietary Wine, an 18,000-case blend of 89% Cabernet Sauvignon, 8% Petit Verdot, and 3% Malbec, continues to live up to my high praise from last year Rich, elegant, and nuanced, this dense ruby/purple wine offers a nose of creme de cassis, incense, licorice, chocolate, and spice box It is full-bodied, opulently styled with plenty of tannin, but the structural aspects of the wine are well-concealed by its intensity and overall richness Anticipated maturity: 2006-2020 89% Cabernet Sauvignon, 8% Petite Verdot, 3% Malbec primarily from estate-owned vineyards in Stag's Leap and Rutherford, with additional fruit coming from independent growersAt this early stage, the 2001 Insignia exhibits a dark purple color; ripe, concentrated, blackberry and cherry fruit flavors, and an abundance of ripe, sweet tannins Wine CALIFORNIA STILL WINE

Phelps Cabernet Sauvignon displays deep color, dense, extractive flavors and finely balanced sugar to acid levels The finished wine is soft yet well-structured, with lush ripe flavors of cedar and cassis Smooth-textured, supple and harmonious, with subtle layers of currant, spice, herb, anise and light cedary oak, ending with a graceful mix of ripe fruit and fine-grained tannins Drink now through 2013 50,000 cases made JLGood deep ruby-red Claret-like aromas of blackberry, currant bud, bitter chocolate, licorice and graphite, plus a whiff of garrigue Juicy and laid-back, with firm, nicely integrated acids contributing to an impression of youthful austerity Strong dark berry and graphite character in the mouth Gains breadth on the back end, with the tannins substantial but nicely integrated This very lively wine should be held for a couple of yearsHere is a deep and yet relatively winsome young Cabernet that strikes a different stance than those in the brooding, muscle-bound crowd Rich and wide open with sweet fruit and oak to spare, it is an overt and hedonistic wine whose pleasures need no searching to find It has tannin enough for structure and it shows the right kind of grip at the finish, and its great virtues of plentiful fruit and fine balance are the prerequisites for a half-dozen years of further growth Layers of ripe cassis and blackberry fruit on this wines nose and palate are underscored by impressions of spice, clove and anise, with a lush, plummy fruit generosity supported by firm, well structured tannins Wine California Still Wine

With the release of the 1974 Insignia in the spring of 1978, Joseph Phelps Vineyards became the first California winery to produce a blend of the traditional Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot grape varieties of Bordeaux under a proprietary label Considered innovative at the time, the Insignia name was selected to represent the finest available production in each vintage year, and became the first proprietary wine of California to place blending above either varietal or vineyard designation as a determinant of quality It would not be followed until a decade later by the second such wine, Opus One, and Insignia has remained the benchmark of this category for over a quarter centuryInsignia is an opulent wine of concentration, complexity and structure, with a superb balance of finely tuned acidity and dense, velvety tannins Cassis, liquorice and spice are abundant on the palate, with notes of eucalyptus and earth The finish is sweet, elegant and extended Robert Parker, Wine Advocate: Since 2004, 100% of the Bordeaux varietals used in the Insignia proprietary blend have been from estate vineyards The beautiful, dense ruby/purple- tinged 2005 Insignia (a 12,500-case blend of 92% Cabernet Sauvignon, 7% Petit Verdot, and 1% Malbec) possesses sweet aromas of black cherries, cassis, chocolate, camphor, and a subtle hint of roasted herbs Medium to full-bodied and elegant, with a European style imposed on the rich, velvety, California fruit, this cuvee will benefit from several years of bottle age, and should easily keep for three decades 95 PointsJames Laube, Wine Spectator: Smooth, supple and complex, offering wonderful aromas and serving up a range of herb- and mineral-laced currant, black cherry, blackberry, sage and pebble notes Ends with a clipped edge Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot and Merlot 92 Points Wine CALIFORNIA STILL WINE