"The 2017 Pinot Noir Pastorale Vineyard is a total knockout. Fresh, vibrant and light on its feet, the 2017 dazzles with its striking purity and breathtaking balance. Freshly cut flowers, mint, sweet red berry fruit, anise and blood orange all infuse this fabulous Pinot Noir. Imagine a wine with the aromatics of red Burgundy, the fruit intensity of California Pinot and the acid/tannin feel of Nebbiolo, and that's pretty much what the Pastorale is all about. It is also the finest Sonoma Coast Pinot I have tasted yet from Joseph Phelps. In a word: magnificent!" -Vinous
Wine Enthusiast
WE96
"This estate-grown wine is creamy smooth on the palate, the tannins silky and elongated. Wild strawberry, dried herb and cardamom accent a thick, densely rich midpalate of structured power with length and undeniable grip. Ultimately, the acidity wins out, balancing it all."
