Reviews & Ratings

2015 Joseph Phelps Chardonnay "Freestone Vineyards"

Winery: Joseph Phelps

Vintage: 2015

Wine Name/Vineyard: "Freestone Vineyards"

Wine Category: Chardonnay

Grape blend: 100% Chardonnay

Bottle size: 750 ml

Region: Sonoma Coast

State or country: CA

Price: $55

Cases produced: unknown

KWG Score: 94.5 (based on 4 reviews)

Ken's Wine Rating: Very Good+ (92)

Review date: September 28, 2017

Wine Review: This yellow colored Chardonnay from Joseph Phelps is impressive. It opens with a ripe apple bouquet with a hint of pear. On the palate, this wine is light bodied, nicely acidic and fresh. The flavor profile is a very tasty mild green apple and lemon blend with notes of gentle vanilla oak and minerality. I also detected hints of Bosc pear towards the end as well. The finish is dry and its remaining acidity is pleasantly refreshing. This Chard is food friendly and would pair nicely with a seafood casserole. Enjoy – Ken

Winemaker Notes: Bright and fresh, the 2015 Chardonnay envelopes the senses with lemon zest, green apple and jasmine aromas. A richly textured mouthfeel with inviting citrus notes, stone fruit and lemon custard throughout the palate, followed by crushed oyster shell minerality and a subtle toasted brioche finish.

Buy it: Use 1000 Corks to find stores that sell Joseph Phelps 2015 Freestone Chardonnay.