Joseph Phelps Vineyards

Pastorale Vineyard Chardonnay

9.286 ratings
9.210 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

9.3

With our cheese course.

The shows, Meyer lemon, green apple, golden apple, overripe pineapple juice, kiwi, very ripe stone fruits-apricot dominate, powdery chalkiness, limestone, beeswax, some honey notes, creamy butter, vanilla, shades of caramel, herbal notes, some white spice, yellow flowers, jasmine and lilies with mixed greens.

The body is full, round, waxy and lush. Meyer lemon, green apple, golden apple, overripe pineapple juice, kiwi, very ripe stone fruits-apricot dominate, powdery chalkiness, limestone, volcanic minerals, beeswax, some honey notes, creamy butter, vanilla, mote caramel on the palate, herbal notes, some white spice with just a touch of heat, yellow flowers, jasmine and lilies with mixed green. The acidity is round and beautiful. The finish is rich, lush, elegant, well balanced and persists minutes.

Photos of, the Estate vineyards of their tasting patio, serving 17 futures a few weeks back, nice food spread for the party and the main hall after you past check in.

With our cheese course.

The shows, Meyer lemon, green apple, golden apple, overripe pineapple juice, kiwi, very ripe stone fruits-apricot dominate, powdery chalkiness, limestone, beeswax, some honey notes, creamy butter, vanilla, shades of caramel, herbal notes, some white spice, yellow flowers, jasmine and lilies with mixed greens.

The body is full, round, waxy and lush. Meyer lemon, green apple, golden apple, overripe pineapple juice, kiwi, very ripe stone fruits-apricot dominate, powdery chalkiness, limestone, volcanic minerals, beeswax, some honey notes, creamy butter, vanilla, mote caramel on the palate, herbal notes, some white spice with just a touch of heat, yellow flowers, jasmine and lilies with mixed green. The acidity is round and beautiful. The finish is rich, lush, elegant, well balanced and persists minutes.

Photos of, the Estate vineyards of their tasting patio, serving 17 futures a few weeks back, nice food spread for the party and the main hall after you past check in.

Oct 6th, 2019
David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.3

On the nose; green apple, buttered popcorn, pineapple, lime candy, lemon, cream, cream soda, honeysuckle, soft, delicate minerality, yellow lilies and jasmine.

The body is full, thick & waxy. Green apple, buttered popcorn, pineapple, lime candy, under ripe green melon, lemon, guava, touch of peach, cream, honeysuckle, soft, delicate chalkiness, grainy minerality, touch of saline, yellow lilies and jasmine. Nice round acidity and lush rich, elegant finish.

Photos of, the Joseph Phelps Sonoma facility now just used for production and no longer open for visitors, two Joseph Phelps Napa terrace views and JPV Pastorale Vineyard Chardonnay grapes.

On the nose; green apple, buttered popcorn, pineapple, lime candy, lemon, cream, cream soda, honeysuckle, soft, delicate minerality, yellow lilies and jasmine.

The body is full, thick & waxy. Green apple, buttered popcorn, pineapple, lime candy, under ripe green melon, lemon, guava, touch of peach, cream, honeysuckle, soft, delicate chalkiness, grainy minerality, touch of saline, yellow lilies and jasmine. Nice round acidity and lush rich, elegant finish.

Photos of, the Joseph Phelps Sonoma facility now just used for production and no longer open for visitors, two Joseph Phelps Napa terrace views and JPV Pastorale Vineyard Chardonnay grapes.

Oct 9th, 2018
Karen Lowenstein

Clean, fresh, smooth, not buttery nor oaky, just delicious drinks great!

Clean, fresh, smooth, not buttery nor oaky, just delicious drinks great!

1 person found it helpfulSep 12th, 2015
Kelly O'Connor

My type of Chard. No butter, all Sonoma Coast. Excellent.

My type of Chard. No butter, all Sonoma Coast. Excellent.

1 person found it helpfulMay 31st, 2015
David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.2

On the nose, green apple, buttered popcorn, lemon, lime, green melon with skin, mango, pineapple, yellow florals, jasmine and chalky minerals. The mouthfeel is fresher, richer & creamier than the Freestone Chardonnay. Fruits are slightly tamer. Meyer lemon, lemon & lime candy, pineapple, mango, grapefruit, touch of apricots, yellow florals, citrus blossoms and nice mellow acidity. The finishes is rounder, more lush and complex than the Freestone.

On the nose, green apple, buttered popcorn, lemon, lime, green melon with skin, mango, pineapple, yellow florals, jasmine and chalky minerals. The mouthfeel is fresher, richer & creamier than the Freestone Chardonnay. Fruits are slightly tamer. Meyer lemon, lemon & lime candy, pineapple, mango, grapefruit, touch of apricots, yellow florals, citrus blossoms and nice mellow acidity. The finishes is rounder, more lush and complex than the Freestone.

May 9th, 2017
David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

8.9

Buttered popcorn nose and palate. Lots of green apple, overripe pineapple and citrus. Creamy but a little too much oak for me

Buttered popcorn nose and palate. Lots of green apple, overripe pineapple and citrus. Creamy but a little too much oak for me

Nov 20th, 2016
Mitzi Inglis

Marketing/Public Relations, Joseph Phelps Vineyards

9.4

Love this wine. Biased review. #josephphelps

Love this wine. Biased review. #josephphelps

Jun 27th, 2016
Mitzi Inglis

Marketing/Public Relations, Joseph Phelps Vineyards

9.4

Lemon zest and toasted brioche. Biased review #josephphelps

Lemon zest and toasted brioche. Biased review #josephphelps

Apr 16th, 2016
Mitzi Inglis

Marketing/Public Relations, Joseph Phelps Vineyards

9.2

2012 vintage. Biased review.

2012 vintage. Biased review.

Jan 24th, 2015
Mitzi Inglis

Marketing/Public Relations, Joseph Phelps Vineyards

9.1

2012 Joseph Phelps Chardonnay, Pastorale Vineyard

2012 Joseph Phelps Chardonnay, Pastorale Vineyard

Dec 22nd, 2013