Joseph Phelps Vineyards

Freestone Vineyards Pinot Noir

9.1143 ratings
9.019 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
Lindsay Fry

Beefy!

Beefy!

2 people found it helpfulDec 4th, 2014
Ron R
8.8

We have had this on several occasions. It's distinctly average. It's bright and breezy, but lacks cohesion.

We have had this on several occasions. It's distinctly average. It's bright and breezy, but lacks cohesion.

Aug 6th, 2016
Sean Genn

I really loved the 2011 vintage of this. The 2012 just isn't doing it for me. Closed on the nose, darker fruit, not as bright. Still nice but it doesn't quite have the magic of the 2011.

I really loved the 2011 vintage of this. The 2012 just isn't doing it for me. Closed on the nose, darker fruit, not as bright. Still nice but it doesn't quite have the magic of the 2011.

Sep 13th, 2015
Michael Gallegos

Sales & Hospitality Red Car Winery

8.9

Robust wine. Has some well defined tannins and a very Christmas spice character. Dark fruits linger around the mid palate but overall a pleasant herbaceous offering.

Robust wine. Has some well defined tannins and a very Christmas spice character. Dark fruits linger around the mid palate but overall a pleasant herbaceous offering.

Aug 7th, 2015
Melissa Vetrecin

Wine Manager Wegmans Food Markets

9.1

2012.

2012.

Aug 3rd, 2015
R. Addison Wehrfritz

Classic Sonoma Coast Pinot. Aromatic, ripe but restrained fruit with lively acidity, and a distinctly autumnal quality vis-a-vis undertones of baking spices and forest berries.

Classic Sonoma Coast Pinot. Aromatic, ripe but restrained fruit with lively acidity, and a distinctly autumnal quality vis-a-vis undertones of baking spices and forest berries.

May 25th, 2015
Mitzi Inglis

Marketing/Public Relations, Joseph Phelps Vineyards

9.2

Really love this vintage. Biased review. #josephphelps

Really love this vintage. Biased review. #josephphelps

Jan 27th, 2015
Gregory Fulchiero

Wonderful Pinot - approachable in its youth

Wonderful Pinot - approachable in its youth

Dec 28th, 2014
Lindsay Fry

Beefy!

Beefy!

Dec 4th, 2014
Ross Cobb

Owner/Winemaker Cobb Wines, Winemaker Hirsch Vineyards, Claypool Cellars, Banshee Wines

9.2

Fruit forward, good balance.

Fruit forward, good balance.

Nov 23rd, 2014