Description

Joseph Phelps Freestone Vineyards Pinot Noir

It began with a vision. A belief in the possibility of something bigger and better – something that didn’t quite exist yet. In the early 1970s, Napa Valley was a sleepy agricultural town on the brink of a fine-wine awakening. Drawing on his construction experience, Joe set about establishing the building blocks of winemaking excellence.

By embedding his no-compromise philosophy deep into the bedrock of the winery, Joe set the framework to push for greatness. In 1974, he had the idea to make a unique blend each year, one that would represent the finest wine he could make from each vintage. He didn’t necessarily think it would always be a Cabernet Sauvignon either. His only thought was to make one wine that represented the best of Joseph Phelps Vineyards. Today, Insignia is widely regarded as a qualitative benchmark for Californian winemaking that has earned Joseph Phelps its longstanding reputation for excellence.

For half a century and three generations, the Joseph Phelps Vineyards team has followed in Joe’s trailblazing footsteps for winemaking excellence, gracious hospitality, and sustainability efforts in our vineyards and wineries to preserve and enhance the cherished region we call home.

Vintage Notes

Sourced from our Pastorale and Quarter Moon estate and select nearby grower vineyards. The wine was aged for thirteen months in 33% new French oak and 67% one-to-three year-old French oak barrels before bottling.

The 2021 Sonoma Coast vintage is marked as having exceptionally high quality for both red and white varietals. The 2021 Pinot Noir bud break and bloom were similar to the 2020 season, both taking place slightly later than the five-year average. Veraison and harvest were within a few days of our five-year average with no heat spikes during the growing season. The long, mild growing season allowed for extended hang time and exceptional flavor development.

Joseph Phelps Freestone Vineyards Pinot Noir is fresh and lively with perfumed black raspberry and cherry aromatics wrapped in rustic forest floor notes. Juicy Bing cherry, savory herbs, and ripe dark berries create a complex and textured palate with acid structure and balance leading to a delightfully engaging finish.

Joseph Phelps Freestone Vineyards Pinot Noir Notes To Your Senses:

• APPEARANCE: Pale garnet
• AROMA: Fresh and lively with perfumed black raspberry and cherry aromatics wrapped in rustic forest floor notes
• TASTE: Juicy Bing cherry, savory herbs, and ripe dark berries
• FINISH: Structured balanced and delightfully engaging
• ABV: 14.5%