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2018 Joseph Phelps Pastorale Vineyard Pinot Noir

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January 22, 2023 - $51

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RATINGS

96James Suckling

...rich pinot noir with crushed berry, spice, pie crust and chocolate. Contrastive palate with a full body, then firm and fine tannins. It’s long and structured.

95The Wine Advocate

...alluring scents of blood orange, licorice, autumn leaves and intense layers of amaro spices with a core of perfectly ripe red and black fruits, continuing to offer more nuance as it sits in the glass...light-bodied palate is incredibly silky and juicy, its tannins defined and ripe and its flavors full and layered, and it finishes very long with kaleidoscopic spicy character.

95Wine Enthusiast

This is a subdued, sublime wine brimming in spiced black tea, cardamom and forest floor. Silky, with a touch of underlying grip, it shows its cool-climate and vintage stability, with an exuberance of fresh acidity and a lasting note of white pepper.

94Vinous / IWC

...melds together finesse with power. Black cherry, plum, hard candy, lavender, spice and licorice nuances all build on a deep, textured Pinot... Bright floral notes and a kick of acid punctuates the finish.

94+ Jeb Dunnuck

Impressive black raspberries, forest floor, black tea, and curing spice notes emerge from the glass, and it's medium-bodied, has good concentration, ripe tannins, and a solid spine of acidity. It's another impeccably made, beautifully balanced Pinot Noir from this estate.

REGION

United States, California, Sonoma, Sonoma Coast

Sonoma Coast AVA runs from San Pablo Bay in the south to Mendocino County in the north. It includes 7,000 vineyard acres and earned AVA status in 1987. Its proximity to the Pacific Ocean means it gets double the rainfall of nearby inland appellations and the ocean gives the appellation a relatively cool climate. Chardonnay and Pinot Noir can thrive in these conditions, and there are numerous producers making critically acclaimed Chardonnay and Pinot Noir.

TYPE

Red Wine, Pinot Noir

This red wine is relatively light and can pair with a wide variety of foods. The grape prefers cooler climates and the wine is most often associated with Burgundy, Champagne and the U.S. west coast. Regional differences make it nearly as fickle as it is flexible.