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Joseph Phelps Vineyards Freestone Vineyards Pinot Noir 2013
94 Points Parker Fantastic new Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir release from the legendary Jospeh Phelps. 92 Points Robert Parker: "Gorgeous dark red cherries, savory herbs, licorice and mint are woven together in the 2011 Pinot Noir Estate Freestone Vineyard. Intense and rich, the 2011 is surprisingly rich for the year. Wilder, gamier notes appear later, adding complexity on the inviting finish. Anticipated maturity: 2014-2021...Once again, I came away deeply impressed with the wines I tasted from Joseph Phelps and their Freestone Vineyards range. These are without question some of the most polished wines being made in the Sonoma Coast today. The 2011s, all of which I tasted from barrel, are also highly promising. The Pinots are quite savory and Syrah-like in this vintage. It will be interesting to see how they develop over the coming year."
Ratings on Delectable
Kellin 
Lavender and sage on the nose. Subtle barrel room aromas (yeasty, rain on concrete), luscious and chewy mouth feel. This is a Pinot to rival the best in Burgundy. Bing cherry, tobacco, teriyaki. A bit tight, and could probably use a couple more years in bottle; but I’m looking forward to the wait.
Lavender and sage on the nose. Subtle barrel room aromas (yeasty, rain on concrete), luscious and chewy mouth feel. This is a Pinot to rival the best in Burgundy. Bing cherry, tobacco, teriyaki. A bit tight, and could probably use a couple more years in bottle; but I’m looking forward to the wait.
9.5Evan Shumway
Very good. Bright, floral.
Very good. Bright, floral.
8.9
David T
Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator
Bright strawberries, cherries, dry pomegranate, steeped tea, spice, flower bouquet, dark minerality with a dry but bright fruit finish. Still fairly tight.
Bright strawberries, cherries, dry pomegranate, steeped tea, spice, flower bouquet, dark minerality with a dry but bright fruit finish. Still fairly tight.
8.8Tobin Trevarthen
Nice Pinot. Love the cool climate vineyard. Barnyard and big red berry profile.
Nice Pinot. Love the cool climate vineyard. Barnyard and big red berry profile.
9.1
Steve Schreiber
Nice and light with a descent touch of acid and mineral.
Nice and light with a descent touch of acid and mineral.
9.5Mike Mendoza
2013
2013
9.1James Knoblich
Joseph Phelps Freestone Vineyards Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir 2013
Joseph Phelps Freestone Vineyards Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir 2013
9.3
Joakim Andersson
Meaty and juicy. A surprising amount of cedar on the nose. Acidity is high and there is a lot of cherry in there. More like Hansel than ABC.
Meaty and juicy. A surprising amount of cedar on the nose. Acidity is high and there is a lot of cherry in there. More like Hansel than ABC.
9.0
Juan Pablo Perez
La nariz con buenos aromas y un toque de spice. En la boca se nota la fruta, pero la acidez crea un buen balance. Rico. ( V Suarez)
La nariz con buenos aromas y un toque de spice. En la boca se nota la fruta, pero la acidez crea un buen balance. Rico. ( V Suarez)
9.0
Ming Liang
The nose is irresistible with that slight floral scent. Bright and vibrant with good body. Subtle minerality, and not as rusty as Oregon Pinot. The best California Pinot I've had in a while.
The nose is irresistible with that slight floral scent. Bright and vibrant with good body. Subtle minerality, and not as rusty as Oregon Pinot. The best California Pinot I've had in a while.
8.8
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