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Joseph Phelps Vineyards Freestone Vineyards Pinot Noir 2018
92 Points Parker Fantastic new Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir release from the legendary Joseph Phelps. 92 Points Robert Parker: "Having seen 19% whole cluster, the Pinot Noir Freestone Vineyard has a medium ruby-purple color and nose of red cherries and black raspberries with hints of wild thyme, forest floor, lavender and moss. Medium-bodied, the palate is elegant and finely grained, with intense earth and red berry flavors, as well as a long finish... ...the venerable Joseph Phelps Vineyards Napa facility has undergone a complete facelift and renovation. They started their Sonoma Coast Freestone project in 1998, and it’s hard to believe it’s nearly 17 years of age. They are making some very Burgundian, cool-climate Chardonnays and Pinot Noirs from sites they own, and the wines merit considerable attention. Most of the Chardonnay vineyards are planted with the Old Wente selection, along with some of the newer Dijon clonal material. With the Pinot Noir, it is both California clones and Dijon clones."
Ratings on Delectable
Eric 
Still evolving in the bottle and in a very good place. It’s got chops to go another 2-3 years imo, but please, drink and enjoy when you can, you don’t want your precious bottles auctioned off after your time here is done.
Still evolving in the bottle and in a very good place. It’s got chops to go another 2-3 years imo, but please, drink and enjoy when you can, you don’t want your precious bottles auctioned off after your time here is done.
9.3
Sipping Fine Wine
Sourced mostly from estate grown vineyards, this bright Ruby Pinot has aromas of red fruits and sweet spices. On the palate flavors of cherry, plum and raspberry with underlying crispness, adding in some citrus and vanilla, rich in the mouth. Fine tannins, long finish, well balanced complex ending. Very Nice! Tasted twice!
Sourced mostly from estate grown vineyards, this bright Ruby Pinot has aromas of red fruits and sweet spices. On the palate flavors of cherry, plum and raspberry with underlying crispness, adding in some citrus and vanilla, rich in the mouth. Fine tannins, long finish, well balanced complex ending. Very Nice! Tasted twice!
9.3Sipping Fine Wine
Tried a 2nd bottle 2 months after first ‘18. Sourced mostly from estate grown vineyards, this bright Ruby Pinot has aromas of red fruits and sweet spices. On the palate flavors of sweet cherry, plum and raspberry with underlying crispness, adding in some citrus and vanilla, rich in the mouth. Fine tannins, long finish, well balanced complex vibrant ending. Very Nice! Fruit will mellow with age, I’ll try again in 6 months!
Tried a 2nd bottle 2 months after first ‘18. Sourced mostly from estate grown vineyards, this bright Ruby Pinot has aromas of red fruits and sweet spices. On the palate flavors of sweet cherry, plum and raspberry with underlying crispness, adding in some citrus and vanilla, rich in the mouth. Fine tannins, long finish, well balanced complex vibrant ending. Very Nice! Fruit will mellow with age, I’ll try again in 6 months!
9.3Sipping Fine Wine
Sourced mostly from estate grown vineyards, this bright ruby wine has aromas of red fruits and sweet spices. On the palate flavors of cherry, plum and raspberry with underlying crispness, adding in some citrus and vanilla, rich in the mouth. Fine tannins, long finish, well balanced complex ending. Very Nice!
Sourced mostly from estate grown vineyards, this bright ruby wine has aromas of red fruits and sweet spices. On the palate flavors of cherry, plum and raspberry with underlying crispness, adding in some citrus and vanilla, rich in the mouth. Fine tannins, long finish, well balanced complex ending. Very Nice!
9.4
Juan Pablo Perez
Nariz: frambuesa, fresa, regaliz, algo leve de especies Boca: Tanino M, Acidez M, Alcohol M+
Nariz: frambuesa, fresa, regaliz, algo leve de especies Boca: Tanino M, Acidez M, Alcohol M+
8.9
Makoto Someya
Deep blue berry based fruity aroma. It makes me feel calm. Not too much sweet and juicy, well balanced. Vanilla. Mid + body. Elegant. 2018 @,, 210704
Deep blue berry based fruity aroma. It makes me feel calm. Not too much sweet and juicy, well balanced. Vanilla. Mid + body. Elegant. 2018 @,, 210704
9.0Alan Hyde
Delicious
Delicious
9.1
Tobin Spratte
This Joseph Phelps Pinot Noir shows the influences of a Cab master. Juicy raspberry and cherry aromas with strong notes of orange peel and cedar. Inky and dense for a Pinot, but not necessarily a bad thing. Just different. Very easy drinking and sure to please a variety of wine lovers. Good intro to Pinot for the Cab-only crowd.
This Joseph Phelps Pinot Noir shows the influences of a Cab master. Juicy raspberry and cherry aromas with strong notes of orange peel and cedar. Inky and dense for a Pinot, but not necessarily a bad thing. Just different. Very easy drinking and sure to please a variety of wine lovers. Good intro to Pinot for the Cab-only crowd.
9.3
Brandon T
Solid Cali Pinot.
Solid Cali Pinot.
9.2
Kaleb Ko
Strawberry wood rhubarb. Decent. Good body
Strawberry wood rhubarb. Decent. Good body
8.8
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