Joseph Phelps Vineyards
Pastorale Vineyard Chardonnay
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.
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.
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, 2015My 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, 2015On 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, 2017Buttered 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, 2016Love this wine. Biased review. #josephphelps
Love this wine. Biased review. #josephphelps
Jun 27th, 2016Lemon zest and toasted brioche. Biased review #josephphelps
Lemon zest and toasted brioche. Biased review #josephphelps
Apr 16th, 2016