Joseph Phelps Vineyards

Freestone Vineyards Chardonnay

8.938 ratings
8.98 pro ratings
Sonoma Coast, Sonoma County, California, USA
Chardonnay
Duck, Shellfish, Goose, Mushrooms, Manchego & Parmesan, Game, Pork, Squash & Root Vegetables, Chicken, Turkey, Cheddar & Gruyere, Meaty & Oily Fish, White Fish, Shellfish, Crab & Lobster, Cream Sauces
Top Notes For
Sasha Agapov

Overpowering butter, vanilla and loads of oak in this one. Acidity and glipmses of fruit flavors are trying hard to fight their way back up to the palate, but it's kind of a hopeless endeavor. Not for me.

Overpowering butter, vanilla and loads of oak in this one. Acidity and glipmses of fruit flavors are trying hard to fight their way back up to the palate, but it's kind of a hopeless endeavor. Not for me.

1 person found it helpfulJun 22nd, 2015
Melissa Vetrecin

Wine Manager Wegmans Food Markets

8.9

2012.

2012.

Aug 3rd, 2015
Corey Zamora, CSW

Zesty acid, aroma is filled with oak, flavors of lime, coconut, oak is making its presence known.

Zesty acid, aroma is filled with oak, flavors of lime, coconut, oak is making its presence known.

Nov 14th, 2014
Rafael Landestoy

Once again another nice Chard. Definitely California chard.

Once again another nice Chard. Definitely California chard.

Jul 5th, 2014
Paul J
9.2

Greenish yellow color. Vibrant nose with massive lemon and fennel. Very nice Chard but more tartness than I'm used to. Paired great with spiced harissa ragu and Italian rice salad with soppressata. The wife likes, which is all that matters!

Greenish yellow color. Vibrant nose with massive lemon and fennel. Very nice Chard but more tartness than I'm used to. Paired great with spiced harissa ragu and Italian rice salad with soppressata. The wife likes, which is all that matters!

Jan 21st, 2018
Paul J
9.3

Lively, complex nose!! A whiff of something from my early youth that I can't quite recall yet. Lemon, tropical fruit, and herb flavors. A great tartness which is really hitting the spot. Medium to long finish. I really like this! Great QPR based on what I paid!

Lively, complex nose!! A whiff of something from my early youth that I can't quite recall yet. Lemon, tropical fruit, and herb flavors. A great tartness which is really hitting the spot. Medium to long finish. I really like this! Great QPR based on what I paid!

Oct 8th, 2017
Kyle McWhirter

Buttery, typical California Chard. Some good fruit & acidity. Bought at Costco for around $20. Worth that, but a little too much oak for me.

Buttery, typical California Chard. Some good fruit & acidity. Bought at Costco for around $20. Worth that, but a little too much oak for me.

Dec 17th, 2015
Jeff Price

The smoothest Chardonnay we have had in a long long time!! An excellent representation of a California Chardonnay!!!

The smoothest Chardonnay we have had in a long long time!! An excellent representation of a California Chardonnay!!!

Nov 22nd, 2015
Zacary Welch

If you are looking for an oaky, buttery Chardonnay with a zip, this is your wine.
Apple and pear mingle with intense American oak notes of caramel, butter, and spice notes that finish lengthy on the palate. The wine's backbone of acidity saves this from being a flat out butter bomb.
The wine's rich character and oak complements nicely with macadamia encrusted halibut. Yumm!

If you are looking for an oaky, buttery Chardonnay with a zip, this is your wine.
Apple and pear mingle with intense American oak notes of caramel, butter, and spice notes that finish lengthy on the palate. The wine's backbone of acidity saves this from being a flat out butter bomb.
The wine's rich character and oak complements nicely with macadamia encrusted halibut. Yumm!

Jul 8th, 2015
Brendan Leary

Lost on me, but if one is a classic burgundy fan, you like,
Odd color

Lost on me, but if one is a classic burgundy fan, you like,
Odd color

Mar 23rd, 2015