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2017 Joseph Phelps Pastorale Vineyard Pinot Noir

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May 28, 2023 - $48

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RATINGS

97Vinous / IWC

...a total knockout. Fresh, vibrant and light on its feet...dazzles with its striking purity and breathtaking balance. Freshly cut flowers, mint, sweet red berry fruit, anise and blood orange all infuse this fabulous Pinot Noir...magnificent!

96Wine Enthusiast

...creamy smooth on the palate, the tannins silky and elongated. Wild strawberry, dried herb and cardamom accent a thick, densely rich midpalate of structured power with length and undeniable grip. Ultimately, the acidity wins out, balancing it all.

95James Suckling

Aromas of dark berries, spices, iron, rust and dried fruit follow through to a medium to full body, bright acidity and a bright and intense finish. Racy and intense.

95Jeb Dunnuck

...marine notes and salinity as well as notes of red currants, forest floor, tart cherries, and leafy, dried flowers...beautifully textured, has bright acidity...

93+ The Wine Advocate

...broody aromas of perfumed earth and cardamom with a core of black cherries, black berries and red fruits with tons of floral accents. Light to medium-bodied, it has lots of latent ripe fruit in the mouth, with lovely earth and perfume accents, framed with a silky texture, great freshness and a long, layered finish.

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.