Reviews & Ratings

2018 Joseph Phelps Chardonnay "Freestone Vineyards"

Winery: Joseph Phelps

Vintage: 2018

Wine Name/Vineyard: "Freestone Vineyards"

Wine Category: Chardonnay

Grape blend: 100% Chardonnay

Bottle size: 750 ml

Region: Sonoma Coast

State or country: CA

Price: $60

Cases produced: 2,240

KWG Score: 94.1 (based on 7 reviews)

Ken's Wine Rating: Excellent (94)

Review date: November 30, 2020

Wine Review: This glistening light-yellow colored Chardonnay from Phelps is Excellent! It opens with a fragrant and attractive pineapple and lemon bouquet with hints of cashew and sea shell. On the palate, this wine is medium plus bodied and balanced. The flavor profile is a wonderfully blended mix of Meyer lemon and oak with nicely integrated chalky minerality. I also detected notes of green apple, quince and a touch of pineapple towards the end. The finish is dry and its flavors drift away nicely. This impressive Chardonnay would pair well with chicken Francese. Enjoy - Ken

Winemaker Notes: The 2018 Chardonnay opens with generous white flower, lemon zest and fresh pear. A very linear offering with vivid acidity, bright green apple, tart lemon and a mineral driven lengthy finish.

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