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Vinous on JOSEPH PHELPS
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This is a fabulous set of 2018s from Joseph Phelps and winemaker Justin Ennis. Readers will find wines that are deep, rich and wonderfully expressive. Ennis gave the Pinots an average of 20-22 days on the skins, with about 35% whole clusters for the vineyard designates and 16% for the Sonoma Coast bottling. New oak was around 50% for the vineyard designates. As has been the case for a few years now, the Chardonnays were aged mostly in puncheon, which contributes to their distinctive character.
January 2020
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JOSEPH PHELPS
Chardonnay Freestone Vineyards 2018
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$81.90* * Suggested retail price
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Product code |
201129 |
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Format |
6x750ml |
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Listing type |
Speculative |
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Available |
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Country |
United States |
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Regulated designation |
Table wine |
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Region |
California |
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Subregion |
Sonoma, Sonoma Coast |
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Varietal(s) |
Chardonnay
100 %
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White |
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- 95 Points -
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September 2020
From estate-grown grapes, this impressively layered, complex and cool-climate characteristic white is layered in gravelly texture and crushed rock. Briny ocean influence coats a crisp core of green apple and Meyer lemon, leading to a complete finish.
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Also Available
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JOSEPH PHELPS
Pinot Noir Freestone Vineyards 2018
California, United States
621003 |
6x750ml |
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$93.60* * Suggested retail price
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- 96 Points -
Wine Enthusiast, September 2020
From a majority of estate-grown grapes and percentage of grower fruit, this impressive wine is juicy, textured, layered and lengthy. With a cool-climate crispness at its foundation, it unfurls lovely flavors of dark plum, wild strawberry and orange peel, finishing in a touch of nutmeg.
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