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2018 Joseph Phelps Pastorale Vineyard Chardonnay

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January 1, 2023 - $36

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RATINGS

95+ Jeb Dunnuck

...notes of white flower, crushed citrus, salty minerality, honey, and white currants. This fresh, focused beauty has balance, perfectly integrated acidity, no hard edges, and a great finish.

94+ The Wine Advocate

...aromas of baked yellow apples, lemon meringue, beeswax and spices. In the mouth, it's medium-bodied and satiny in texture, with minerally fruits, bright acidity and a delicate finish.

94Vinous / IWC

...complex and beautifully layered from the very first taste...whole range of aromas, flavors and textures. Lemon confit, white pepper and flowers...

93James Suckling

A medium-bodied chardonnay with spice, dried-apple and pineapple character. Some pear, too. Creamy and flavorful, yet textured.

92Wine Enthusiast

Lemony and floral, it retains mouthwatering acidity throughout, and a lightness of oak, fully integrated that adds just enough weight and a hint of baking spice.

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

White Wine, Chardonnay

This white variety originated in Burgundy, but is now grown around the world. Its flexibility to thrive in many regions translates to wide flavor profile in the market. Chardonnay is commonly used in making Champagne and sparkling wines.