Joseph Phelps Vineyards

Freestone Vineyards Chardonnay

9.0199 ratings
8.943 pro ratings
Sonoma Coast, Sonoma County, California, USA
Chardonnay
Duck, Shellfish, Goose, Mushrooms, Manchego & Parmesan, Game, Pork, Squash & Root Vegetables, Chicken, Turkey, Cheddar & Gruyere, Meaty & Oily Fish, White Fish, Shellfish, Crab & Lobster, Cream Sauces
Top Notes For
David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.2

This is for people that like their Chardonnay with more structure, bright white citrus and yet still elegant. This was really good with the white meat and Hedy’s potato purée.

This is also excellent selection if you brine your turkey.

Will definitely benefit from 3-5 more years in bottle.

This is for people that like their Chardonnay with more structure, bright white citrus and yet still elegant. This was really good with the white meat and Hedy’s potato purée.

This is also excellent selection if you brine your turkey.

Will definitely benefit from 3-5 more years in bottle.

Nov 29th, 2019
WineMascot

I've always like this chard even though it is more power than finesse. Lively acidity and touch of oak. It works!

I've always like this chard even though it is more power than finesse. Lively acidity and touch of oak. It works!

May 8th, 2018
Sarah Stierch

Food & Wine Editor Sonoma Valley Sun

9.0

Delicious! Smells like lemon flowers, apricot and Cinnamon Toast Crunch abs tastes of Meter lemon, pineapple and goodness. Yum.

Delicious! Smells like lemon flowers, apricot and Cinnamon Toast Crunch abs tastes of Meter lemon, pineapple and goodness. Yum.

Nov 3rd, 2017
Sasha Agapov

Overpowering butter, vanilla and loads of oak in this one. Acidity and glipmses of fruit flavors are trying hard to fight their way back up to the palate, but it's kind of a hopeless endeavor. Not for me.

Overpowering butter, vanilla and loads of oak in this one. Acidity and glipmses of fruit flavors are trying hard to fight their way back up to the palate, but it's kind of a hopeless endeavor. Not for me.

1 person found it helpfulJun 22nd, 2015
West Sonoma Coast Vintners

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1 person found it helpfulMay 12th, 2014
Sipping Fine Wine

A family-owned winery founded in 1973 when Joe Phelps purchased a former cattle ranch near St. Helena in the Napa Valley, the winery now farms about 375 acres of vines on 8 estate vineyards. Beautiful aromas of ripe stone fruits, citrus and honey. On the palate crisp ripe apple and pear flavors with lemon zest nicely balanced acidity. Lingering finish ending with creamy oak.

A family-owned winery founded in 1973 when Joe Phelps purchased a former cattle ranch near St. Helena in the Napa Valley, the winery now farms about 375 acres of vines on 8 estate vineyards. Beautiful aromas of ripe stone fruits, citrus and honey. On the palate crisp ripe apple and pear flavors with lemon zest nicely balanced acidity. Lingering finish ending with creamy oak.

Jun 24th, 2017
David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.0

On the nose, Meyer lemon, green apple, white peach, citrus, buttered popcorn, soft mineral and spring flowers. The mouthfeel is oily & creamy. Meyer lemons, lime, Granny Smith green apples, pineapple, ripe white peach & light butter. The acidity & alcohol is a bite high for me. Alcohol leaves a bit of sting on the palate and back of the throat. Soft minerals. Finishes round, rich, with good texture and finish. Photos of the view from their terrace, their old large oak fermentation vats and grounds around the estate.

On the nose, Meyer lemon, green apple, white peach, citrus, buttered popcorn, soft mineral and spring flowers. The mouthfeel is oily & creamy. Meyer lemons, lime, Granny Smith green apples, pineapple, ripe white peach & light butter. The acidity & alcohol is a bite high for me. Alcohol leaves a bit of sting on the palate and back of the throat. Soft minerals. Finishes round, rich, with good texture and finish. Photos of the view from their terrace, their old large oak fermentation vats and grounds around the estate.

May 9th, 2017
David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.0

Good round mouthfeel. Lemon, cream. @ Pebble Beach Food & wine.

Good round mouthfeel. Lemon, cream. @ Pebble Beach Food & wine.

Apr 23rd, 2017
David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

8.8

It's a lot of green apple, lemon, lime, butter & buttered popcorn, overripe pineapple, honey, a little too high on the acid, good chalk & minerality. It also handled the brine in the turkey just as well I thought it would.

It's a lot of green apple, lemon, lime, butter & buttered popcorn, overripe pineapple, honey, a little too high on the acid, good chalk & minerality. It also handled the brine in the turkey just as well I thought it would.

Nov 25th, 2016
Evan Shumway

Very tart

Very tart

Oct 12th, 2016