Joseph Phelps Vineyards

Freestone Vineyards Chardonnay

9.021 ratings
8.96 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

9.0

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
Evan Shumway

Very tart

Very tart

Oct 12th, 2016
Luis Arguero (@winefromAtoZ)

Joseph Phelps Freestone Vineyards Chardonnay 2014: Bright. Beautiful. Citrus, apricot & green apple flavors. Always a personal favorite! Cheers🍷

Joseph Phelps Freestone Vineyards Chardonnay 2014: Bright. Beautiful. Citrus, apricot & green apple flavors. Always a personal favorite! Cheers🍷

Oct 15th, 2020
Luis Arguero (@winefromAtoZ)

Beautiful structure. Bright acidity. Sophisticated flavors of citrus fruits, apricot & green apple. Always a lovely choice! Cheers🍷

Beautiful structure. Bright acidity. Sophisticated flavors of citrus fruits, apricot & green apple. Always a lovely choice! Cheers🍷

May 13th, 2020
Jen
8.9

A bit lemony for me but not bad. Hint of buttered popcorn.

A bit lemony for me but not bad. Hint of buttered popcorn.

Mar 3rd, 2017
Dmitri Bourkovski

Nice chard from Freestone (JP nowadays)

Nice chard from Freestone (JP nowadays)

Mar 1st, 2017
twunks

Really nice sour apple with a mild butter body and finish. Crisp.

Really nice sour apple with a mild butter body and finish. Crisp.

Dec 22nd, 2016
Marianne DiGiovanni

Crisp and citrus with a touch of butter at the tail

Crisp and citrus with a touch of butter at the tail

Jun 8th, 2016
Nick Davis

Nick had this 8 years ago

Nick had this 8 years ago

Aug 27th, 2016
Jim Anderson

Jim had this 9 years ago

Jim had this 9 years ago

Apr 16th, 2016