2014 Joseph Phelps Chardonnay Freestone Vineyards Pastorale Vineyard

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Score 93/100 · Drink 2016-2024, Robert Parker, Oct 2016

The 2014 Chardonnay Pastorale Vineyard sees slightly more new oak (55%). This is a slightly richer but still elegant wine, with gravelly minerality, some honeysuckle, tangerine oil and citrus blossom. It is medium to full-bodied, fresh, lively and should drink well for 7-8 years.

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93
93/100

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93
93/100

Robert Parker

93
93/100

Antonio Galloni, Vinous

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93 points
Antonio Galloni, Vinous
Score 93/100 · Drink 2016-2024, Antonio Galloni, Vinous, Feb 2016

Candied lemon, white flowers, spices, mint and white pepper are some of the notes that emerge from the 2014 Chardonnay Pastorale Vineyard. The brighter of the two Phelps Chardonnays, the Pastorale seems to gain energy as it sits in the glass.

About the producer

Joseph Phelps - Producer
Joseph Phelps

California winery Joseph Phelps is best known for its flagship Insignia cuvée, one of the first and finest proprietary red wines in the Napa Valley.

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White

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Dry

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