Joseph Phelps Vineyards

Freestone Vineyards Pinot Noir

9.1127 ratings
9.113 pro ratings
Sonoma Coast, Sonoma County, California, USA
Pinot Noir
Turkey, Game, Exotic Spices, Soft Cheese, Duck, Goose, Salads & Greens, Potato, Quinoa, Farro, Brown Rice, White Rice, Pasta, Herbs, Nuts & Seeds, Mushrooms, Chicken, Meaty & Oily Fish, Shellfish, Crab & Lobster, Stew, Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Salami & Prosciutto, Salmon, Quinoa, Shellfish
Top Notes For
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.

1 person found it helpfulAug 22nd, 2018
Evan Shumway

Very good. Bright, floral.

Very good. Bright, floral.

Oct 12th, 2016
David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

8.8

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.

Aug 12th, 2016
Tobin 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.

Jun 16th, 2016
Mitzi Inglis

Marketing/Public Relations, Joseph Phelps Vineyards

9.2

2013 vintage preview. Biased review. #josephphelps #wowchicago

2013 vintage preview. Biased review. #josephphelps #wowchicago

May 21st, 2015
Brian Franke

Worth waiting two years on. No a light Pinot and not the same as a Willamette but very rich and smooth. Similar influences to other Sonoma reds with some Smokey and dark fruit notes.

Worth waiting two years on. No a light Pinot and not the same as a Willamette but very rich and smooth. Similar influences to other Sonoma reds with some Smokey and dark fruit notes.

Oct 2nd, 2018
James Brenner

Yum.

Yum.

Jul 21st, 2018
Steve Schreiber

Nice and light with a descent touch of acid and mineral.

Nice and light with a descent touch of acid and mineral.

Nov 22nd, 2017
Mike Mendoza

2013

2013

Aug 27th, 2017
James Knoblich

Joseph Phelps Freestone Vineyards Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir 2013

Joseph Phelps Freestone Vineyards Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir 2013

Apr 8th, 2017