2011 Joseph Phelps "Freestone Vineyard" Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir salty seawater and distinct minerality

salty seawater and distinct minerality

This is an exceptional

with a background hint of brown sugar and toasted oak

Extremely well craft with elegance and style

largely because of the strength of the 2014 Chardonnays and Zinfandels and the 2013 Pinot Noirs

2011 Joseph Phelps "Freestone Vineyard" Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir salty seawater and distinct mineralityThe parts havent fully come together yet in this ageable wine. It has mouthwatering acidity and vastly complex flavors, ranging from ripe heirloom tomatoes, cola, pomegranates and cranberries, to ripe cherries and red currants. With flavors of oak and some hard tannins, its a natural for the cellar. Hold for at least six years.