2017 Joseph Phelps Chardonnay Pastorale Vineyard

Community Tasting Notes (5) Avg Score: 89.6 points

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  7/29/2022 - CJM wrote: 94 Points

  Clear slightly deep straw. Apricot, oak, vanilla. Low acids, low tannins. Dried mango. Long balanced finish.

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  6/11/2021 - gew71walsh wrote: 90 Points

  Lemon and other citrus on nose and palate. This is not overly oaky, but is still a Calif. Chardonnay. Paired nicely with a roasted chicken salad dish.

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  3/13/2021 - CJM wrote: 84 Points

  Clear, pale straw. Toasted pal, vanilla, apricot. Medium acids, very low tannins, not sweet. Lemon peel. Short slightly acidic finish.

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  7/22/2020 - Winning_Wines Does not like this wine: 86 Points

  Vines planted in 1999, 5-7 minutes from the coast. 60% new oak for 13 months. Medium golden hue, burnt sugar/caramel nose. Loads of caramel corn on the palate with hints of green apples and citrus. Way too much caramel corn for my liking. I felt like I was drinking the county fair in a glass.

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  8/13/2019 - Darjeeling Likes this wine: 89 Points

  Second day more pronounced diesel nose. Very good Chardonnay, will lay this down for cellaring 3-5 to reduce the diesel effect. Was good, yet needs some years of rest. Good apple, pear, grape notes. Will be even better with time.

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