Joseph Phelps Vineyards

Quarter Moon Vineyard Pinot Noir

9.236 ratings
9.19 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
Brett Rogosin

It’s full. Thick. You can tell a cab producer makes this. There’s some black pepper, blackberry, lots of black fruit. It’s silky with faint tannin and goes down well.

It’s full. Thick. You can tell a cab producer makes this. There’s some black pepper, blackberry, lots of black fruit. It’s silky with faint tannin and goes down well.

1 person found it helpfulJan 17th, 2021
Christina Fanelli

Berries/cherry notes, a little sweeter than I expected but balanced out once it opened up.

Berries/cherry notes, a little sweeter than I expected but balanced out once it opened up.

1 person found it helpfulJan 19th, 2017
Kara S

2012

2012

1 person found it helpfulAug 1st, 2016
David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.0

Fruits are bright. Strawberries, cherries, pomegranate, cranberry ocean spray. Light earth and chalkiness.

Fruits are bright. Strawberries, cherries, pomegranate, cranberry ocean spray. Light earth and chalkiness.

1 person found it helpfulMay 8th, 2016
Vincent Marino

Another great bottle from Phelps.

Another great bottle from Phelps.

1 person found it helpfulMar 26th, 2016
Greg Koslosky

Greg had this 9 years ago

Greg had this 9 years ago

1 person found it helpfulFeb 6th, 2016
P A
9.2

This meaty and masculine wine is not your run of the mill Pinot Noir. From JFV's Freestone Vineyard it is a full body wine and a true standout. A Burgundy style wine it offering a hint of cranberry and a wisp of French oak.
Matched perfectly with wild Salmon and Black Trumpets or by itself. I highly recommend it.

This meaty and masculine wine is not your run of the mill Pinot Noir. From JFV's Freestone Vineyard it is a full body wine and a true standout. A Burgundy style wine it offering a hint of cranberry and a wisp of French oak.
Matched perfectly with wild Salmon and Black Trumpets or by itself. I highly recommend it.

1 person found it helpfulFeb 6th, 2016
Ross Forbes

Ross had this 9 years ago

Ross had this 9 years ago

1 person found it helpfulDec 13th, 2015
Edmond Bordelon

2012 Quarter Moon Vineyard Pinot Noir

2012 Quarter Moon Vineyard Pinot Noir

1 person found it helpfulNov 9th, 2015
Andreya Nightingale

bright acidity, moderate tannin, black cherry and plum with some mocha and damp soil

bright acidity, moderate tannin, black cherry and plum with some mocha and damp soil

1 person found it helpfulNov 3rd, 2015